Bolton and Bury games likely to be suspended....latest update, what a mess.

[Brin]

Bolton and Bury's opening League One games are "likely" to be suspended if they do not meet a new English Football League deadline to provide evidence of their financial viability.

Both clubs have until 17:00 BST on Monday to show they can meet "all outstanding commitments".

Bolton have been in administration since 13 May, with a protracted takeover still not complete.

Bury's initial deadline of 12:00 BST on Monday has been extended by the EFL.

Wycombe - who are due to host Bolton on Saturday - have already suspended ticket sales to away fans. Bury are scheduled to play MK Dons at Gigg Lane.

Both will start the 2019-20 campaign with 12-point deductions resulting from their financial difficulties.

While the EFL says "some progress has been achieved" with the clubs over the weekend, concerns remain over "the respective challenges they currently face".

"The EFL will continue to offer its full assistance and support to both clubs in order to achieve the objective of securing long-term futures for them," a statement said.

"But with the season now a matter of days away there is no other option but for all outstanding matters to be brought to a conclusion."

On Wednesday EFL executive chair Debbie Jevans said Bolton's situation was a "significant concern", with the club having three pre-season friendlies cancelled.

A group of Bolton players expressed discontent over the takeover of the club earlier this month, saying they had gone without pay for "20 weeks", leading to matches against Chester and Preston being called off.

Bury, meanwhile, need to give details of how they plan to settle their debts after a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) was approved by creditors on 18 July.

The Shakers are still looking for new ownership after Steve Dale put the club up for sale in April.

They are also due to reappear in the High Court on Wednesday after a winding-up petition taken on by HM Revenue & Customs over an unpaid tax bill was adjourned in June for a third time.

Which one will go to the wall first? Shame to both sets of fans as they are the ones who may have followed their club for many years.

[BramleyMiller58]

Could so very easily had been us in the days before TS

People are quick to spend his money but calm stewardship means we have and will hopefully ,continue to have, a club to support

[Scum-Triumphant]

And still some people think Tony Stewart hasn’t done enough.

[Pattylallacks2]

Not looking good for either of them

[CASPER-64-FRANK]

Just read in the media that Bolton players have refused to train.
Football Ventures who are taking over the club offered players 20% of their owed cash and the rest payable over a period of two years.
Not the way to run a football club.
It's a shambles and a shame for both sets of supporters.

[rileyev.the.third]

Meanwhile Gareth Bale is offered a million quid a week to play in China!!!

Fair enough that's nowt to do with British football but when left backs in the premier league are being paid 100k a week, it has to make you think.

Our game has sold it's soul to Sky TV and nothing works it's way down anymore.

Perhaps a club with the history Bolton have going bust may just make the powers that be realise enough is enough. That said Bolton rode the gravy train for long enough so how sympathetic do we have to feel for them.

Bury on the other hand???

That said, you have to feel sorry for the supporters of both clubs....

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Bolton and Bury's opening League One games are "likely" to be suspended if they do not meet a new English Football League deadline to provide evidence of their financial viability.

Both clubs have until 17:00 BST on Monday to show they can meet "all outstanding commitments".

Bolton have been in administration since 13 May, with a protracted takeover still not complete.

Bury's initial deadline of 12:00 BST on Monday has been extended by the EFL.

Wycombe - who are due to host Bolton on Saturday - have already suspended ticket sales to away fans. Bury are scheduled to play MK Dons at Gigg Lane.

Both will start the 2019-20 campaign with 12-point deductions resulting from their financial difficulties.

While the EFL says "some progress has been achieved" with the clubs over the weekend, concerns remain over "the respective challenges they currently face".

"The EFL will continue to offer its full assistance and support to both clubs in order to achieve the objective of securing long-term futures for them," a statement said.

"But with the season now a matter of days away there is no other option but for all outstanding matters to be brought to a conclusion."

On Wednesday EFL executive chair Debbie Jevans said Bolton's situation was a "significant concern", with the club having three pre-season friendlies cancelled.

A group of Bolton players expressed discontent over the takeover of the club earlier this month, saying they had gone without pay for "20 weeks", leading to matches against Chester and Preston being called off.

Bury, meanwhile, need to give details of how they plan to settle their debts after a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) was approved by creditors on 18 July.

The Shakers are still looking for new ownership after Steve Dale put the club up for sale in April.

They are also due to reappear in the High Court on Wednesday after a winding-up petition taken on by HM Revenue & Customs over an unpaid tax bill was adjourned in June for a third time.

Which one will go to the wall first? Shame to both sets of fans as they are the ones who may have followed their club for many years.

"EFL Executive Chair" is that one of those leather reclining ones with brass studs?

[Brin]

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!

Bury's opening match of the League One season against Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday has been suspended, but Bolton Wanderers' away fixture at Wycombe Wanderers can go ahead.

Bye bye Bury? What tragic times for all concerned except the greedy sucking leeches that caused this mess.

[CASPER-64-FRANK]

Just read in the media that Bolton players have refused to train.
Football Ventures who are taking over the club offered players 20% of their owed cash and the rest payable over a period of two years.
Not the way to run a football club.
It's a shambles and a shame for both sets of supporters.

Media have it wrong Frank, ( who would believe that ) anything to sell a story.

Bolton players haven’t refused to train and some of them will be paid in full, which is probably why Bolton’s game will go ahead.

[millertop]

Beyond a joke