Football League Ramifications

[Grecian2K]

What happens if Bolton go bust as well?

Presumably just two down from L1 and no relegation from L2?

 

[exeter-loyal]

Presumably just two down from L1 and no relegation from L2?

Possibly be worked out something like that I'd imagine. Be unfair on the Conference champions though.

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Possibly be worked out something like that I'd imagine. Be unfair on the Conference champions though.

Two clubs would still be promoted from the National League.

 

[Alistair20000]

Just seen “breaking news” that Bury have been sold.

 

[Colesman Ballz]

Just seen “breaking news” that Bury have been sold.

Ain't over until the proverbial fat lady sings, Dale might say the club is sold, but until the buyer's forensic due diligence is done, nothing is certain. After all, would you buy anything off of Mr Dale whatsoever without checking out absolutely everything ? And if the EFL won't wait you end up owning a club but no league to play in for the rest of the season !

 

[exeter-loyal]

Ain't over until the proverbial fat lady sings, Dale might say the club is sold, but until the buyer's forensic due diligence is done, nothing is certain. After all, would you buy anything off of Mr Dale whatsoever without checking out absolutely everything ? And if the EFL won't wait you end up owning a club but no league to play in for the rest of the season !

Bury fans celebrating at the club something must have gone through?

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Bury fans celebrating at the club something must have gone through?

Mr Dale choking on his own bull5hit may be the reason for that.

One thing the EFL would have belatedly learned(hopefully) from the whole sorry saga involving both Bury & Bolton is this all has to be sorted out & exclusions of ‘basket cases’ from the EFL at the annual AGM in June...It’s too late once the divisions have been ratified & the fixtures have come out.

 

[Colesman Ballz]

Mr Dale choking on his own bull5hit may be the reason for that.

One thing the EFL would have belatedly learned(hopefully) from the whole sorry saga involving both Bury & Bolton is this all has to be sorted out & exclusions of ‘basket cases’ from the EFL at the annual AGM in June...It’s too late once the divisions have been ratified & the fixtures have come out.

Agreed, but it would be better still to act when the problems become evident in the first place, They should have "sorted" Bury out at the change of ownership by suspending them until Dale had submitted to the "fit and proper" ownership criteria and provided proof of funds.

 

[Grecian2K]

This might be worth considering:

Archived Petition: Legislate for the creation of an independent regulator for football

We petition HMG to legislate for the creation of an independent regulator for football and subsequently to oversee the implementation of such a body.

petition.parliament.uk

(As long as they don't put Grayling in charge!!!)

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Whats happened at Bolton & Bury is Shaun Harvey’s legacy as Football League Chief Executive.Two clubs on the verge of extinction because he prioritised money over due diligence of these prospective owners.
Lots of other EFL clubs are carrying huge debt.
A radical shake up is required,no doubt some clubs will be kicking & screaming about any sort of change.