Thread by @marksparko: A thread: How Wigan Athletic have been victim to one of the greatest sporting scandals of all time. Share Tweet. High stakes poker player Stanley Choi is at the centre of what could prove to be one of the biggest sports and betting scandals the UK has ever seen – with a highstakes wager rumoured to be behind Wigan Athletic football club’s … Wigan's Labour MP and former leadership candidate Lisa Nandy described Wigan's collapse as a 'major global scandal' as she ripped into the EFL in an open letter. He also said all furloughed staff were being paid in full on Tuesday, with the first-team squad getting 20% of their salaries. However, the governing body admits there are "a number of important unanswered questions that require urgent attention" and it welcomes an investigation launched by the administrators to determine why the club have entered administration. The club’s administrators, Begbies Traynor, appealed against the 12-point penalty and went before an independent tribunal. Seven days after the takeover, last week, news broke that Wigan … Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Harry Kane to Man Utd and Edinson Cavani news. 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July 5th, 2020 10:26 am English Championship club Wigan Athletic has been placed into administration in what local MP Lisa Nandy labelled a “major global scandal”. Macclesfield Town were wound up in the High Court due to debts of more than £500,000, while it has been more than a year since Bury FC were kicked out of the EFL. Wigan Athletic were placed into administration on Thursday, and EFL chairman Rick Parry has been filmed discussing the circumstances surrounding the measures with a Latics fan "This has fundamentally undermined our ability to fund Wigan Athletic and, after struggling to find a solution, in the end took the difficult decision to put the club into administration to ensure its survival. Bottom of the fourth tier when former footballer Dave Whelan bought them in 1995, it was time for their own white-knuckle ride to draw to a close. 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However, Wigan’s recent form - they won six out of seven games between February and June - has lifted them to mid-table security. "The club could have been bought for that price, but evidently no one wanted it.". Indeed, Wigan were sold to Hong Kong-based … Pep Guardiola and Graham Potter had a disagreement at full time of Brighton's Premier League win over Manchester City. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Only, another far more perilous one was about to be set in motion. "Wigan Athletic is a wonderful football club with rich history and a passionate fanbase," the statement said. Wigan Athletic could be rescued before the end of this month.. Just saying. What happens next after thousands got their jab in huge Bolton vaccination push? The Man Utd co-chairman will speak to supporters after the mass anti-Glazer protests that have been seen outside Old Trafford. The EFL will also investigate how the Latics have ended up in administration. In 2018 Dave Whelagan Athletic to Hong Kong based International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) who specialise in gambling. "What people must not forget is that even when Dave Whelan was still in charge, he was putting in £800,000 a month to keep going. Wigan Athletic administrators examine bet claims. 0 Shares. "They are all just a bit too close to the big teams in Manchester, and were finding it hard-going financially when their grounds were still open to fans. The Latics have been excellent since the Championship restart, and indeed since the start of … The English Football League (EFL) said the punishment - for being put into administration - would apply this season if Wigan finish outside the bottom three in the Championship. Wigan Athletic had just changed ownership hands in June, being bought by Next Leader Fund (NLF) for £45 million/$55 million. David de Gea and Dean Henderson have each played in four Europa League ties for Man United this season. Wigan Athletic administrator Gerald Krasner has said the club have appealed against their 12-point deduction. In a statement, businessman Au Yeung Wai Kay, who heads Wigan's owners Next Leader Fund, said he has "invested more than £40m" in the club and blamed the coronavirus pandemic for the decision to put it into administration. Wigan, who are 16th, are six points above the relegation zone with five games to play. Four men and one woman have been arrested as part of a crackdown on car crime. It's early days but it's going in the right direction.". @marksparko tweeted a thread explaining it all following the shocking news that the Latics enter into administration , becoming the first English professional club to do so since the coronavirus pandemic. But they have now received a points deduction, facing even greater issues off the field with the club in administration. 3rd Jul 2020 | Source: BBC. It says it will assist the club in exiting administration at the earliest opportunity, while discussions are ongoing about the "sale of the club, player transfers and funding required to complete the 2019-20 season". The Latics have been excellent since the Championship restart, and indeed since the start of the year, climbing to 14th in the table. just weeks after the club changed Hong Kong-based owners. "I think we may whittle the 50 down to two or three, but we only need the one buyer.". David de Gea set to start for Manchester United in Europa League final. "We are just pleased that we managed to finish last season and start this one.". Get regular updates from Wigan direct to your email inbox with the free MyWigan newsletter. The Latics have been excellent since the Championship restart, and indeed since the start of the year, climbing to 14th in the table. Man United's Edinson Cavani scored a brilliant goal against Fulham on Tuesday in the Premier League. Something went wrong, please try again later. Several players have been sold over the transfer window to bring in funds, including Kieffer Moore, Antonee Robinson, Joe Gelhardt, Joe Williams and Cedric Kipre. However, last week, for no fault of theirs, they were relegated to League One. The administrator of Wigan Athletic has said lawyers have been appointed to investigate the circumstances of the club’s collapse, including the rumour of a possible gambling connection cited by the EFL chairman, Rick Parry. Macclesfield Town were wound up in the High Court, Wigan Athletic fans will 'make sure club doesn’t die' says former boss Paul Cook, 'It's wrong what's happened': Wigan Athletic forward Callum Lang speaks out on Latics plight, click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyWigan News, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comments on Paul Pogba and Amad carrying Palestinian flag. The Tottenham striker has told the club he wants to leave in the summer window. A source close to Wigan Athletic told Byline Times it was more likely that Choi was seeking a way to “dump” the football club to protect the share price of his company in Hong Kong, but admitted: “I can’t really find a plausible explanation … Read about our approach to external linking. Stanley said: "I’m sorry if supporters think the process is taking too long, but it is complicated and this is simply not the best of times to be selling a lower-league club in the Greater Manchester area. A Wigan perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the Wigan Observer & Wigan Evening Post. "The only grounds we have is 'force majeure'," said Krasner. Updated / Friday, 3 Jul 2020 19:29 Wigan Athletic went into administration during the week Local MP Lisa Nandy has called for a full inquiry into the … Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Saturday July 04 2020, 12.01am, The Times. But they will now receive a points deduction at the end of the season, facing even greater issues off the field with the club in administration. Continue Reading Local leaders say people who were initially sceptical about the vaccination are changing their minds. Nandy made the … Five friends are bound together by a fragile pact of silence, Here are some of the finest results in sport which were thought impossible, Wigan fans call for EFL support and investigation. And Stanley feels the price is 'definitely cheap' given the transfer value of some of the players still on the books at Wigan. Wigan Athletic finished 13th in the English League Championship this season. "Most buyers would obviously want to avoid that, but if anyone out there is willing to take a 15-point penalty we could probably do a deal for just north of £2m. "From that 50 people, three have sent it back with proof of funds, so we're over the first hurdle, nine to go as they say," he added. Sir Alex Ferguson has already warned Manchester United of their biggest challenge to sign Harry Kane. If new buyers are unable to do that there will be a further 15-point deduction under EFL rules. 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Wigan Athletic was the fifth attempt to create a stable football club in the town following the demise of Wigan County, Wigan United, Wigan Town and Wigan Borough. A 12-point penalty would send them to the bottom of the table. "The administrators are now doing everything they can to find a new owner who will secure the future of Wigan Athletic for the sake of the many thousands of devoted Latics fans, and the local community.". Wigan are 14th in the Championship, seven points clear of the relegation zone. Wigan Athletic administrator Gerald Krasner has said the club have appealed against their 12-point deduction. It was in November 2018 when the Whelan family, for many the face of Wigan Athletic, sold up after 23 years at the helm. Wigan Athletic Grievance Society held a peaceful demonstration outside the Manchester headquarters of Begbies Traynor over the administration process. All you need to do is click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyWigan News'. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. The report says that the administrators are seeking around £3.3m for the club, the DW Stadium and the training ground. Wigan Athletic have today confirmed that they have entered administration. Wigan Athletic's administrators have explained the difficulties behind selling a lower league Greater Manchester club and drawn a comparison with the recently wound-up Macclesfield Town. A tweet has gone viral this week, stating how Wigan Athletic have been a victim to one of the greatest sporting scandals of all time. Paul Pogba and Amad held a Palestinian flag aloft after Man United drew 1-1 Fulham at Old Trafford. A crowdfunding campaign has almost reached £670,000 with several current and former players making pledges. Wigan Athletic's administrators have launched an investigation into claims - repeated by EFL chairman Rick Parry - that their plight is linked to a bet on the club being relegated. Krasner has sent out 50 non-disclosure agreements and final offers for the club should be made by 21 July. "That is definitely cheap when you consider the club still has a few players who might be worth that much. Graham Potter apologises to Pep Guardiola and Man City for moment in Brighton match. Local MP Lisa Nandy has called for a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Wigan being placed in administration and says the club are the victim of a "major global scandal". Worried that the Latics might avoid the drop, it … The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. They lost just one of their last 15 games. Wigan Athletic and the Hong Kong-based mystery: finger-pointing, the Philippines and EFL failings. "This situation was totally unexpected, so we believe this case applies.". Wigan are similar to Macclesfield in some ways, and Bury and Bolton for that matter. "Whilst it is clear that Covid-19 has undoubtedly presented significant financial challenges to the professional game, evidence of the required source and sufficiency of funding to be invested in or otherwise made available to the club, was provided as part of the recent change of control process," the EFL said. The DW Stadium side finished the campaign in 13th, but were plunged into the relegation zone at the conclusion of the season after a deduction of 12 points was applied. What to look for in the midweek Championship fixtures. The appeal failed and was dismissed by an independent Arbitration panel, the EFL confirmed last month. Follow all the latest Man Utd breaking news, transfer gossip and build-up to the Europa League final vs Villarreal. [1] "We will also engage with the appropriate supporter groups, local politicians and other key stakeholders as appropriate to assist in helping achieve a long-term stable future for the club and its local community," the EFL added. 10:01 09 Jul. Lisa Nandy, Wigan’s MP and the Shadow Foreign Secretary, was right when she called this particular administration “a major global scandal” . Wigan Athletic … Harry Kane and Erling Haaland ask complicated Manchester United summer transfer question, Manchester United have been linked with moves for both Harry Kane and Erling Haaland in recent weeks, Bolton Wanderers squad assessed and where it could be strengthened after retained list confirmed, The newly promoted League One club has confirmed which players will be released this summer, Joel Glazer confirms Manchester United fans' forum attendance. EFL chairman Rick Parry has been filmed talking about Wigan Athletic's current struggles Credit: PA:Press Association. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jul/02/story-of-how- Wigan Athletic's administrators have explained the difficulties behind selling a lower league Greater Manchester club and drawn a comparison with the recently wound-up Macclesfield Town. The Latics went into a shock administration at the start of July and the subsequent points deduction applied at the end of last season condemned Wigan to League One. "The pandemic certainly isn’t doing us any favours. Your information will be used in accordance with our. Buyers are being sought for the Latics with a price of around £3.3m sought, For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here. The EFL acknowledged that there is "significant" anger and frustration among everyone connected to Wigan Athletic. He added: "That (about £3.3m) is the lowest possible price to allow sufficient funds to pay the remaining creditors. Wigan Athletic's Euxton training ground sale explained by Preston North End's Peter Ridsdale The facility has been sold by the administration-hit … Once shared a jacuzzi with Antonio Valencia. Wigan were placed into administration only four weeks after a … In a statement, the EFL said it "acknowledges it is a difficult time for any club placed into administration, particularly in the midst of Covid-19, but is mindful that its regulations are to be applied consistently and equally to all member clubs irrespective of the circumstances". Matt Lawton, Paul Joyce. Work is ongoing by the club's administrators to find new owners for the Latics.

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