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Tommy Fennell

Also or most well known as Tommy Fennell, born 23rd April 1989.

Fennell hails from ChesterEngland

Fennell shot to prominance during the 2004/5 Victory Shield success with England.

Fennell was later suspended by the Football Association of England for apparent foul play, Fennell missed a late penalty versus Scotland. The game finished 1-0 to England with Fennell scoring the only goal. It was believed that betting irregularities were the only reason behind the suspension and Fennell was branded a cheat.

Directly after the Penalty, Fennell was court on camera appearing to laugh, Fennell claims that the laugh was out of embarrassment.

In the following weeks Fennell was released by Wrexham Football Club.

In December 2006, Fennell's family won a court case to have all internet archives removed of the "cheat" branding. As a result the FA removed Fennell from there online honours record.

In December 2006, Tommy Fennell's solicitor Mark Helmsley also of Chester released a short statement on Fennell's behalf.

It read: "In September last year while representing my country I was accused of Cheating playing the game I loved. I wasn't given any support by the FA and was suspended for all football activity for 1 year effectively ending my career before it has started. I strenuously deny all accusations against my name. I am not a cheat. Today is the end of the matter and I will no longer pursue a career in Football. I would like to on record Thank my family and friends for their support during the last 14 months"