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Owner sacks himself after defeat

High profile Billericay Town owner Glenn Tamplin, said to be the second most powerful man in Essex, sacked himself as manager of 'Ricay after they succumbed to a 2-5 home defeat by Wealdstone in the quarter finals of the FA Trophy in front of a crowd of 1,831.

Tamplin has made a number of marquee signings for the New Lodge side and says he has put £2m into the club. The club's wage bill is around £25,000 a week. However, he got the hump when most of the players refused to give up a week's wages after recent performances. He said: 'They are not matching my investment. We are not getting the results for what I am paying, so I am stepping down.'

Allegations of threatening behaviour and blackmail against Tamplin are currently being investigated by the police: Gangsters allegation

Tamplin is a born again Christian. He is said to be worth about £50m. His steel company was placed into liquidation with substantial debts: Life story

Non-league football certainly attracts some colourful figures. I remember when Billericay Town played in a field alongside the Archer Hall. They later went on to win the FA Vase.

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