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Bolton Wanderers could be in administration 'within hours'

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BoltonTillIDie

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The Bolton News understands an administrator has been appointed by finance company BluMarble, who had set a deadline of 5pm today for club owner Ken Anderson to settle the dispute. No agreement was reached, and paperwork has now been filed by legal representatives at court.

There is yet scope for the administration notice to be voluntarily revoked by BluMarble – but that would hinge on their demands being met overnight and funds cleared before they are filed at court in London by 10am.

As a result of an insolvency event, EFL rules state Wanderers can be deducted 12 points in the Championship, which if triggered would leave them bottom of the table on minus one point.

Debenture holders – former owner Eddie Davies, local businessman Michael James, Brett Warburton and Barclays Bank – were instructed of BluMarble’s intention to appoint an administrator on Friday and have negotiated unsuccessfully over the weekend and throughout today to try and avoid the worst case scenario.

Wanderers’ current operating losses are around £6m a year but the club is expected to show a small profit in their next set of financial accounts, due largely to the sale of Gary Madine to Cardiff City.

The funding gap for the next 12 months, taking into consideration only those debts which are due and outstanding bills, is thought to be close to £13m.

It is understood BluMarble are prepared to fund administration for several months to allow a search for a credible buyer to take over the club.

One of the bids being readied is believed to be from an American billionaire with an extensive interest in sports, media and entertainment.

As of June 2015, it is also a legal requirement for an administrator to speak with the supporters’ trust and give them an opportunity to mount an offer.

A formal statement from official receivers Quantuma, represented by Andrew Hosking, is expected to confirm their position on Tuesday morning.

The BluMarble loan was taken out in December 2015 as Sports Shield were preparing their bid to takeover at Wanderers – although this was done before Anderson came aboard with Dean Holdsworth. The terms of the loan were renegotiated last year, with the due date moved to September 1, 2018.

Speaking last month, Anderson has claimed in an interview with BBC Radio Manchester: “We are due to pay BluMarble at the beginning of next month and I don't see any reason why we won't be paying that.”

Negotiations did not run as smoothly as anticipated however, and the chairman told The Bolton News this evening: “I offered to repay the actual monies they loaned to Sports Shield BWFC but my offer was declined, unfortunately. A full statement will be made when appropriate.”

Anderson – and indeed the club – have the option of legal recourse and can appeal the penalties imposed but as things stand the club will be placed into administration within hours.

The last professional club in England to fall into administration was Aldershot Town in 2013 after their relegation from League Two. After a rule change in 2015, no club has ever fallen foul on the EFL’s s automatic 12-point deduction.

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karlypants

karlypants
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Nat Lofthouse

Fuck a duck! Shocked

BoltonTillIDie

BoltonTillIDie
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Nat Lofthouse

BEN wrote:One of the bids being readied is believed to be from an American billionaire with an extensive interest in sports, media and entertainment.
Interesting

karlypants

karlypants
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BoltonTillIDie wrote:
BEN wrote:One of the bids being readied is believed to be from an American billionaire with an extensive interest in sports, media and entertainment.
Interesting

I must have missed this bit in haste.

Leeds_Trotter


El Hadji Diouf
El Hadji Diouf

All this just so we don't have to pay Karl Henry his outstanding wages. Bolton Wanderers could be in administration 'within hours' 3670419546

Boggersbelief

Boggersbelief
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

What the fucking hell.

Makes zero sense this, ken would not splash cash on players he would prioritise debts first. I reckon this Yankee Millionaire has invested big time

Leeds_Trotter


El Hadji Diouf
El Hadji Diouf

Are you not ITK?

Boggersbelief

Boggersbelief
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

Leeds_Trotter wrote:Are you not ITK?

This has been kept very secret

Growler


Tony Kelly
Tony Kelly

With the 12 point deduction we'll have broken our worst ever start record again Rolling Eyes

karlypants

karlypants
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

Boggersbelief wrote:What the fucking hell.

Makes zero sense this, ken would not splash cash on players he would prioritise debts first. I reckon this Yankee Millionaire has invested big time

You could be right there...

wanderlust

wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

karlypants wrote:
Boggersbelief wrote:What the fucking hell.

Makes zero sense this, ken would not splash cash on players he would prioritise debts first. I reckon this Yankee Millionaire has invested big time

You could be right there...
The highlighted bit makes no sense given Anderson's track record on paying staff and suppliers. Were you being sarcastic?
The second bit is dubious because if there is an investor then the bills would be paid rather than risk administration wouldn't they?
Noted that Edwin and the Warbies didn't insist on their payments.

Leeds_Trotter


El Hadji Diouf
El Hadji Diouf

Feeling absolutely sick. Not going to be able to sleep tonight.

Leeds_Trotter


El Hadji Diouf
El Hadji Diouf

Time to see who the real hero is.

Will Ken do the right thing?

Does Eddie love the club as much as he says he does?

Travelodge


Mario Jardel
Mario Jardel

If he did, he'd stand back and let the cards fall.

BoltonTillIDie

BoltonTillIDie
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

Marc Isles wrote:My understanding is that a third party (two, in fact) are currently trying to mediate

Norpig

Norpig
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

I've only just seen all this as i was out playing footy last night so i'm in deep shock. How have we gone from signing 16/17 players and some for cash to this?

Lets hope and pray someone steps in before administration, our good start would be wiped out with a 12 point deduction.

wanderlust

wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

Court proceedings due to start at 10 am unless Anderson can come up with an offer BM can't refuse.

BoltonTillIDie

BoltonTillIDie
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

Marc Isles wrote:There has been no confirmation from either side - but to be honest, I'm taking it as a positive.

BoltonTillIDie

BoltonTillIDie
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

Marc Isles wrote:Want to be absolutely sure before I say which way this has gone - but still waiting for some confirmation.

wanderlust

wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse

My money's on a delay whilst proposals are prepared.

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