John Russell and Mike Lewis: Fraud allegations at club

Devon and Cornwall Police said ex-chairman John Russell, 48, and former vice chairman Mike Lewis, 63, will appear before Exeter magistrates.

They will each face four charges including conspiracy to defraud, and the fraudulent trading of a company.

It follows a 20-month long police investigation into the club's finances.

Yorkshireman Mr Russell's wife Gillian, 49, will face allegations of theft and false accounting.

The trio were arrested by fraud squad officers in May 2003 when Exeter City was �5m in debt.

The club has been run since then by a supporters trust and is now out of debt following their FA Cup run which saw them play two games against holders Manchester United who beat the Grecians 2-0 in a replay in Devon last week.