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« Reply #690 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 11:14:41 »

Just took a look at both clubs squads, as it stands neither could probably field a team on Saturday if they wanted to.
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« Reply #691 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 11:21:52 »

Kick them both out of the league. Have 2 relegation spots in L1 and none in L2. Problem solved! Would probably be kinder to both clubs to have them start again
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« Reply #692 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 11:41:48 »

Presumably the EFL would have to compensate clubs the lost revenue of two home games?
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« Reply #693 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 11:58:17 »

I'm sure the EFL wont want to kick them out, can you imagine the criticism and the court cases, and we know they cant handle these things.

You suspect Bury's game will be suspended on Sat, after that who knows, not sure the owner has the money to pay back if he had none last season to pay anyone, and even what team they could field.

As for Bolton, the EFL seem to be treating them different as they have administrators running the club, but can they allow them to start the season still in administration with the new consortium waiting to see if they get the hotel, and then maybe pulling out if they don't as that us clearly where they see making their money.

Not sure if Bolton's first game is home but surely they have not been able to sell matchday tickets or ST's
Interesting couple of days.
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« Reply #694 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 12:04:35 »

Not sure if Bolton's first game is home but surely they have not been able to sell matchday tickets or ST's
Interesting couple of days.
Bolton's first game is/was away to Wycombe who have now suspended ticket sales for the fixture
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« Reply #695 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 12:21:59 »

H'ave they had the case for not fulfilling last years fixtures dealt with yet?
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« Reply #696 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 12:25:49 »

H'ave they had the case for not fulfilling last years fixtures dealt with yet?
Yeah surely this is not fulfilling 2 consecutive fixtures for them, and over 2 seasons...that cannot and should not be allowed.
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« Reply #697 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 17:41:20 »

Might be worse, might be better, Walsall have a new owner who says hes going to back them with more funding this coming season.

Walsall fans overjoyed by the news, only time will tell.
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« Reply #698 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 19:49:32 »

Jed made promises like that......
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« Reply #699 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 20:00:49 »

Walsall fan and been on the board of directors since 2010 so looks quite a decent move.

However you wonder why he didn't provide more funding in that time if he was able.
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« Reply #700 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 20:44:10 »

Burys game suspended, Bolton to go ahead
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« Reply #701 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 20:45:26 »

EFL statement

https://www.efl.com/news/2019/july/efl-statement-bolton-wanderers-and-bury-fc2?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral
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« Reply #702 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 20:52:28 »

Bury's game on 10th will also be suspended if they can't meet the proof of funding requirements by Friday. They're in real danger of not starting the season. Or any season
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« Reply #703 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 20:59:24 »

I feel sorry for the Bury fans, if that was us I would be devastated. However I still believe that they got to League 1 by basically cheating the system.

This should be the wake up call the EFL needs to start proper legislation on owners and club finances. At this rate they are going to be finding themselves with a 23 team League 1 before the season has even started.
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« Reply #704 on: Monday, July 29, 2019, 21:13:30 »

Do Bolton have a team to put out though?
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