When a club goes into administration the penalty is 12 points. I know there was something dubious over the previous owner who probably didn't have the financial resources to buy the club in the first place and the 'fit and proper person' rule should have come into effect but its not a rule that carries much weight in a court of law and the rule has been overturned previously. Its unfortunate for Wigan but the blame lies with whoever sold the club in the first place. The rule has to be applied, 12 points deducted.