Aspiring girl footballers who signed up for RS Lionesses say they are left out of a hoped-for tournament after issues involving a convicted fraudster, Jay Austin. According to one report, families paid a total of more than £27,000 but the players do not get the chance to compete, disrupting the children’s plans. The coverage describes the situation as a case of alleged fraud and says parents were “fleeced” through sign-ups connected to the club. The reports also frame the story around the tournament opportunity being denied, implying the money collected did not translate into the expected participation. The article does not provide further verified detail in the supplied text about how the money was handled, whether refunds are being offered, or the status of any formal claims. It focuses mainly on the allegations and the impact on players and families, including the loss of an expected chance to take part in the event. The reporting emphasizes the alleged financial harm and the resulting disappointment for the youth footballers.