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Bury are gone.

WellingtonImp

Vital Squad Member
EFL Statement:

“ The EFL Board met earlier this evening and, after a long and detailed discussion, determined that Bury FC’s membership of the English Football League be withdrawn after the deadline passed at 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) without a successful resolution.

Despite repeated requests to its owner Mr Dale over a sustained period of time, the necessary evidence in respect of how the Club would meet its financial commitments, has simply not been provided and, as a result, attentions turned to securing new ownership at the Club.

At its meeting on 24 August 2019, the Board agreed a short extension to 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) to enable Mr Dale and the Club to explore the possibility of a proposed sale with C&N Sporting Risk Limited, with Mr Dale having accepted their offer. Following due diligence, C&N Sporting Risk Limited opted not to pursue its interest.

Therefore, having fully considered all available options, including a number of late expressions of interest provided to the EFL, the EFL Board has unanimously determined with enormous regret that Bury’s membership be withdrawn.

The EFL Board had maintained that there could be no further suspensions to the fixture list and that these ongoing concerns and the integrity of the competition were a significant factor in the decision.

Recent events have highlighted how decisions taken at Bury FC over the last few seasons have caused the Club and individuals close to it significant financial distress and there are a number of matters which, in our view, will require further investigation.

League One will now comprise of 23 Clubs for the remainder of the campaign and relegation places in the division reduced to three, which will result in a full complement of 24 Clubs in 2020/21. A discussion will take place with EFL Clubs on the consequential impact in League Two when Clubs next meet in September 2019.

Debbie Jevans CBE, EFL Executive Chair, said: “Today is undoubtedly one of the darkest days in the League’s recent history. The EFL has worked determinedly and tirelessly to avoid this outcome and it is with a heavy heart that this situation has been forced upon us.

“The EFL has to place the integrity of our competitions at the heart of every decision we make, and we simply cannot allow this unacceptable situation to continue or countenance the prospect of postponing further fixtures.

“I understand this will be a deeply upsetting and devastating time for Bury’s players, staff, supporters and the wider community. There is no doubt today’s news will be felt across the entire football family.

“No one wanted to be in this position but following repeated missed deadlines, the suspension of five League fixtures, in addition to not receiving the evidence we required in regard to financial commitments and a possible takeover not materialising; the EFL Board has been forced to take the most difficult of decisions.” “
 
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No football supporter can celebrate or gloat over this debacle but at least it is finally done which had to be the only result
I expect a phoenix team to rise some way down the pyramid next season
I know all won't but I do feel sorry for the Bury fans on this as I wouldn't wish this to happen to any genuine supporter of any club
 
No football supporter can celebrate or gloat over this debacle but at least it is finally done which had to be the only result
I expect a phoenix team to rise some way down the pyramid next season
I know all won't but I do feel sorry for the Bury fans on this as I wouldn't wish this to happen to any genuine supporter of any club


Bury FC have been kicked out of the EFL. They still exist at this moment in time. How long for is another matter.
 
Wouldn’t wish this situation on any fan, of any Club. But something had to be done. Now the fans have an opportunity to start afresh either in their current guise if they can wrestle the Club from Dale or as a phoenix Community-based club.
 
They still got it wrong. It should have read Bury and Bolton.
Bolton are facing a slightly different, but no less immediate danger: the 14 day timer may be of no effect, as they are due to commence liquidation tomorrow (today, now) if the deal with FVWL cannot be finalised overnight.
 
I didnt realise bury and bolton are geographically so close... 6 miles away. Incredible considering their long history they are imploding at the exact same time.
 
Does this mean that only 1 team will be relegated from League 2 now, or will 3 (or even 4) National League clubs will now get promoted to restore the numbers.
 
No football supporter can celebrate or gloat over this debacle but at least it is finally done which had to be the only result
I expect a phoenix team to rise some way down the pyramid next season
I know all won't but I do feel sorry for the Bury fans on this as I wouldn't wish this to happen to any genuine supporter of any club

What a great post. Well said. In total agreement :clap::clap:
 
Sad but should have happened as soon as they couldn’t play a game.

What level do they return at? Unlikely to be conference I would have thought.

Don’t believe Bury are blaming the EFL for this and saying treatment was unfair on them.
 
Terribly sad day and feel for all the genuine people who are fans and staff of Bury FC.

This is a wake up call for so many clubs that you cannot keep living beyond means. This applies to countries, companies/ organisations and individuals. Maybe the gravy train that is players wages will hit the buffers and get back to some more affordable realistic level. I think a lot of clubs will suddenly be looking to tighten their belts!
 
I can't even comtemplate waking up this morning and finding LCFC has been thrown out of the league and facing going to the wall, I would be utterly distraught. Whatever the rights and wrongs of this, I have nothing but empathy for Bury fans, a very sad day.

It is indeed. I'm increasingly drawn to giving clubs listed status like heritage buildings - the owner can enjoy the property as a business but must maintain it as is needed, and are prosecuted if they screw it up.

The club remains debt neutral and its assets are held in trust. That would stop shits like Dale with their asset stripping intentions going anywhere near.
 
Just shows how fortunate we were in our 'hour of need' to have two fantastic local blokes like Rob Bradley and Bob Dorrian fighting and putting money into our Club and saving us from a similar fate. These fantastic last three years just would not have happened, and no LCFC in its current format.
UTI.
 
A sad day but the only conceivable outcome I'm afraid. The situation had gone well past the point of no return, their league status was untenable.

I know they're rivals, but we're all football fans at the end of the day and I take no pleasure in seeing them expelled from the league. Would rather beat them in a game of football any day.

I hope all the individuals and potential investors who came out of the woodwork during the last few days pledging their love and support, don't just turn their backs now. Once the shock waves have subsided, they'll need all the help they can get to re-build and start the long journey back.