News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. This article was first posted on Wednesday, November 20 and has since been updated. 'Optimistic' Keith Hill provides an update on his 'healthy' squad ahead of Accrington clash. It is the sixth time in 16 months that Bolton have defended a winding-up petition due to unpaid tax and VAT. 4 March 2019 – The Bolton News reported that the Trotters’ training ground closed due to a shortage of food and drink. 20 February 2019 – Bolton were hit with a sixth winding-up petition by the HMRC in less than 18 months, to be heard in the High Court in March. Alan Nixon of The Sun claimed that we could finally learn Wanderers’ fate today (Wednesday, November 20). “Welfare” concerns were cited regarding younger players being forced to play in all four games of the new season. The decision was supposedly going to be revealed last Friday (November 15) but that was quickly postponed until this week. Judge Clive Jones, sitting in the Insolvency and Companies Court in London, adjourned the case until April 3. Mon 13 May 2019 16.52 EDT 3 Bolton Wanderers will start next season in League One with a 12-point deduction after going into administration, the EFL … No one has known for certain what the punishment might be for Bolton as the situation the club and league find themselves in is unique to say the least. What’s most frustrating about this whole debacle is that Wanderers have just propelled themselves into positive points for the first time this season and could have to do it all over again if another points deduction is applied.

Bolton Wanderers have announced they are to enter into administration in a bid to save the club from financial ruin, meaning a 12-point deduction next … Aldershot were the last EFL club to go into administration in 2013. Bolton finished the 2018-19 season second bottom of the Championship Bolton have gone into administration and will begin next season in League One with a 12-point deduction… 6 July 2018 – Bolton were forced to cancel a scheduled friendly against St Mirren after their players went on strike over unpaid wages and bonuses.
What further punishment could Bolton receive from the EFL as decision for unfulfilled fixtures looms? Bolton, currently second from bottom in the table, face a 12-point deduction if they fail to settle their debts. Bolton went into administration in May and are prevented from signing new players. She asked for a 14-day adjournment to give the club time to complete a sale and settle its debts. If found guilty of a charge of gross misconduct the club will lose points, with the EFL having docked them 12 points for entering administration. 12 March 2019 – Anderson announced the club’s players were paid their overdue wages. Barrister Hilary Stonefrost, representing Bolton, told the court the club has a potential buyer lined up who “already owns a major stake in a high-level football club”. After the collapse of the permanent signing of on-loan striker Christian Doidge, Forest Green Rovers commenced legal action over lost earnings. Keith Hill unlikely to experiment in Plymouth tie as cup fever takes hold, Analysis: The key factor in Bolton’s loss at Accrington Stanley, Keith Hill provides an update on his squad ahead of Accrington clash, EFL disciplinary panel make a decision on Wanderers and it’s good news. The EFL expects the game against Doncaster to be played at some point. The visit of Doncaster was called off by Bolton’s joint-administrator Paul Appleton. The EFL’s independent disciplinary panel have since revealed their decision that Bolton will receive a suspended five-point deduction and a fine for missing matches against Brentford and Doncaster, the latter of which will be rescheduled and played as normal. Have something to tell us about this article? 20 March 2019 – A High Court hearing in London ruled that Bolton had two weeks to settle their debts and avoid a winding-up order. Kimmich scores amazing winner as Bayern Munich seal 13th European victory in a row, Klopp provides worrying Fabinho injury update and explains Henderson substitution, Liverpool 'may be forced' to buy after Fabinho injury, Bartomeu quits Barcelona, Liverpool 'to make January signings' as Fabinho injury deepens defensive crisis, Ferran Torres proves an able deputy for injured Aguero as Man City thump Marseille, Jota scores landmark Liverpool goal but Reds hit by another big injury blow, Barca 'accept' to join new European Super League, reveals departing president, Liverpool's injury problems at risk of crisis point as another star is forced off, Barcelona confirm president Bartomeu and entire board have resigned after Messi saga, Marseille v Man City stream: Watch for free, kick-off time, team news, radio coverage, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. Paul has been published by the likes of Sky Sports News and loves to write about anything from football and films to video games and Formula 1.

1. The dubious Doncaster cancellation was now three months ago and the Brentford match was SEVEN months ago. “We will work with the EFL to understand this situation and keep supporters as informed as we can when we are able to say more.”. Despite thinking that we might finally learn what punishment awaits Bolton, we’ve been greeted with the news no one wanted to hear, another delay. 15 March 2019 – The proposed takeover that Anderson had revealed a few weeks previous, believed to be the Ventures (Whites) consortium, withdrew their interest after due diligence. However, Bolton could still find themselves in serious trouble if the potential buyer pulls out of their deal for the club. Gary Speed: Remembering legendary Bolton midfielder. The Championship club won a reprieve at the High Court in London on Wednesday, with Wanderers handed a fortnight to settle their debts, which include £1.2million in unpaid taxes. Bolton Wanderers will be deducted 12 points for next season should they enter administration after March 28. 10 December 2018 – Anderson reached an agreement with the Professional Footballers’ Association to pay the club’s wages for November, but two days later announced he would fund the payments.