Bolton v Brentford

[Jammy89]

Game has now been cancelled.

Bolton players have refused to play after not yet receiving Marchs wages, then Aprils not turning up today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48067603


Bolton's game against Brentford on Saturday has been called off by the English Football League after Bolton's players said they would not play until they receive the wages they are owed.

The match was called off 16 hours before it was scheduled to kick off.

None of the March wages owed to the Wanderers' players have been paid.

"As a result of these disappointing developments, the league has been forced to suspend Saturday's fixture," an EFL statement said.

"The club [Bolton] is now deemed to be guilty of misconduct and will be referred to an Independent Disciplinary Commission.

"The EFL Board will now consider the matter of determining whether the fixture will be played or not."

In a club statement, Bolton said they "would like to apologise for the inconvenience this will cause".

Brentford's squad travelled north from London on Friday in preparation for the Championship game, which was due to be played at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Bolton's relegation to League One was confirmed on 19 April when they lost to Aston Villa.

Earlier on Friday, Wanderers' squad had issued a joint statement, saying the financial situation was "creating mental, emotional and financial burdens for people through no fault of their own".

They added that it was "placing great strain on ourselves and our families".

The players also apologised to supporters for what "may be seen as drastic action" but stressed the decision had "not been taken lightly" and that they had taken the stance "with deep regret".

[Zippity]

Really bad what's happening to them.

Got a good friend who's a Bolton fan and he's just gutted about what's happening...that's when he's not incandescent about it!

[Jammy89]

Aye.

A ****e situation for them.

They've got a new owner lined up - who has been turned down by EFL before because of financial irregularities.

If he's not allowed ownership they could be wound up.

[Zippity]

Aye.

A ****e situation for them.

They've got a new owner lined up - who has been turned down by EFL before because of financial irregularities.

If he's not allowed ownership they could be wound up.

I'm sure he's been bankrupt before

[Jammy89]

I'm sure he's been bankrupt before

Aye.

I think it was Watford when in chimpo and he was turned down for ownership because of the mention financial irregularities stemming from a bankruptcy.