Exeter City have embarked on an investigation to uncover a mole that has apparently undone their play-off and FA Trophy hopes.
Exeter boss Alex Inglethorpe and Grays manager Mark Stimson spent a long spell last night discussing phone calls Stimson had received from a person claiming to be the father of one of Exeter's players.
Stimson received calls before both last night's game and the FA Trophy Semi Final second leg. Grays won both games comfortably, 2-0 and 3-0, after losing the first leg of the semi final 2-1. Both calls gave correct details on formation, tactics, and starting line-up.
Operations Director Frances Farley today told exetercityfc.co.uk: "This is a very serious accusation and the directors want to let our supporters know that we are investigating the matter. If this allegation is proved then this would be a clear case of gross misconduct and any player concerned would obviously have no future at the club."
What appears to be more worrying is that Stimson told Exeter about the calls only after the two matches - leaving him open to speculation that he used the information to gain an unfair advantage.