If it is admin ...

[slack_pie]

It now looks like the very best we can hope for is administration and starting the season on -10 points with one centre back. It's that or liquidation, by all accounts.

So assuming we get 'lucky' and go into admin, does anyone know how long this process can take? First of all the process of being put into administration, and second the process of finding a buyer - is there a time limit to either of these, or does it just take as long as it takes?

Basically, if we go into admin, when can we realistically expect to be bought, and thus have the transfer embargo lifted?

I suppose it doesn't matter too much anyway. If we start on -10 and go into an 8-match opening month with virtually no defence, we'll be as good as relegated by Autumn anyway.

[PedroTheFisherman66]

Are there transfer windows in the national league or can you sign a player at any time during the season ( if we have the embargo lifted of course!)

[nw6pie]

I think we set the record for longest time in admin back in the early 2000s with our 18-month spell, but I think they changed the rules thereafter to stop clubs “hiding” for so long with such protection.

I guess it all depends how big a hole we are in - and if the rumours are true, it’s gigantic. Looking at how slow the process is going at Bolton (I read somewhere that their administration fees so far have cost nearly £1 million), it’s probably not going to be a quick fix and will probably see us relegated if we are unable to assemble a proper squad.

In short, it’s probably going to get a whole lot worse before it starts getting better.

[irishpete]

Don't believe we will be relegated if we start on -10. 3 wins,plus you always get teams that struggle. No i don't think there is a transfer window in the NL

[irishpete]

I think we set the record for longest time in admin back in the early 2000s with our 18-month spell, but I think they changed the rules thereafter to stop clubs “hiding” for so long with such protection.

I guess it all depends how big a hole we are in - and if the rumours are true, it’s gigantic. Looking at how slow the process is going at Bolton (I read somewhere that their administration fees so far have cost nearly £1 million), it’s probably not going to be a quick fix and will probably see us relegated if we are unable to assemble a proper squad.

In short, it’s probably going to get a whole lot worse before it starts getting better.

Bolton were close to coming out of admin after about a month. but the Hotel is causing the hold up for them. Nothing ever straight forward. Also the Administrator made those interested pay 25k upfront to look at the books to eliminate "tyre kickers"

[nw6pie]

Are there transfer windows in the national league or can you sign a player at any time during the season ( if we have the embargo lifted of course!)

You can definitely sign players on loan at any time. And all of the players on trial with us are out of contract so would be available to sign at any time anyway.

[slack_pie]

Don't believe we will be relegated if we start on -10. 3 wins,plus you always get teams that struggle. No i don't think there is a transfer window in the NL

But we won't be able to sign anyone. We currently have 1 centre back (who only has a handful of first team appearances) and no left back. How are we supposed to get through the first 8 games in August, let alone the whole season? If Bird gets injured or suspended, which he obviously will, we'll be starting games with no recognised CBs. It's madness to think we'd survive a points deduction under those circumstances.

Anyone know if it's possible to get emergency loans when in admin? Obviously we won't be able to pay any of the wages...

National League North here we come. At least the away games will involve less travelling.

[slack_pie]

You can definitely sign players on loan at any time. And all of the players on trial with us are out of contract so would be available to sign at any time anyway.

By the time we leave administration, they almost certainly won't be available.

[irishpete]

But we won't be able to sign anyone. We currently have 1 centre back (who only has a handful of first team appearances) and no left back. How are we supposed to get through the first 8 games in August, let alone the whole season? If Bird gets injured or suspended, which he obviously will, we'll be starting games with no recognised CBs. It's madness to think we'd survive a points deduction under those circumstances.

Anyone know if it's possible to get emergency loans when in admin? Obviously we won't be able to pay any of the wages...

National League North here we come. At least the away games will involve less travelling.

Believe you can sign players on loan IF the parent club agrees to pay their wages in full

[Livid]

How will we pay for the loan players?