CONFIMRED - The final countdown

[Sutekh]

Won’t believe anything until the FL issue a statement confirming all is done.

[PieEater]

I think the EFL will need to see a process happening. If there's no movement and nothing happening, that'll be curtains, but as long as something is moving in the right direction they'll avoid the ultimate sanction for as long as possible.

I really dont have a great deal of confidence that any of this is a priority for Dai, or even if he's aware of the deadline or has yet again gone missing and is completely non contactable and ignoring everything,

He does seem to like to hide.

[Hendo]

I'm looking forward to much hilarity on the hashtag tomorrow with it being 1st April.

[morganb]

I'm looking forward to much hilarity on the hashtag tomorrow with it being 1st April.

Be funny if the deal is actually completed tomorrow, Reading announces it but nobody believes them!

[JR]

Apparently (according to recent Twitter post)

...on companies house our accounts for last year are now due at end of June and not today

Can anyone with Companies House access please check - thanks. If true, what does it mean?

It buys a bit more time, but I don't expect them to be filed any time soon while Dai is still owner.

I suspect the previous set of accounts were only eventually signed off by the auditors due to the amount of time that had passed. The sticking point of whether the club was a "going concern" or not became moot, given the club still remain in business 24 months later.

Not true that it is moot. A going concern assessment is performed over the foreseeable future as at the time of signing of the accounts, which is a minimum of 12 months but can be longer. Hence why the directors a bd auditors concluded a material uncertainty.

[Carnabyswhiskers]

How long will the EFL let this drag on? Thinking about the implications for the whole league if we are expelled, there is no way realistically it can go on beyond the final day of the season. Assuming we don't reach the playoffs, our status still has major repercussions for League 1 (relegation - how many to go down?), League 2 (how many up, and therefore who exactly will be in the playoffs?; at the bottom, how many down to National League and how many up?). One of the unforeseen consequences of our predicament could be the National League's being granted its 3 Up request. Perhaps for one season only, or if it is successful permanently. I hope I am wrong but unless this thing is completely sorted by the last day of the season I think the league will have to pull the rug, as it will have to confirm the identity of the teams in the League 2 playoffs.

[tmesis]

How long will the EFL let this drag on? Thinking about the implications for the whole league if we are expelled, there is no way realistically it can go on beyond the final day of the season. Assuming we don't reach the playoffs, our status still has major repercussions for League 1 (relegation - how many to go down?), League 2 (how many up, and therefore who exactly will be in the playoffs?; at the bottom, how many down to National League and how many up?). One of the unforeseen consequences of our predicament could be the National League's being granted its 3 Up request. Perhaps for one season only, or if it is successful permanently. I hope I am wrong but unless this thing is completely sorted by the last day of the season I think the league will have to pull the rug, as it will have to confirm the identity of the teams in the League 2 playoffs.

Other than one dodgy season when Arsenal got promoted, a shortfall in the number of clubs has been rectified by reducing the number of relegated clubs. The number of promoted clubs hasn't changed, so it would have no impact on the play-offs below League One.

[Sutekh]

How long will the EFL let this drag on? Thinking about the implications for the whole league if we are expelled, there is no way realistically it can go on beyond the final day of the season. Assuming we don't reach the playoffs, our status still has major repercussions for League 1 (relegation - how many to go down?), League 2 (how many up, and therefore who exactly will be in the playoffs?; at the bottom, how many down to National League and how many up?). One of the unforeseen consequences of our predicament could be the National League's being granted its 3 Up request. Perhaps for one season only, or if it is successful permanently. I hope I am wrong but unless this thing is completely sorted by the last day of the season I think the league will have to pull the rug, as it will have to confirm the identity of the teams in the League 2 playoffs.

Other than one dodgy season when Arsenal got promoted, a shortfall in the number of clubs has been rectified by reducing the number of relegated clubs. The number of promoted clubs hasn't changed, so it would have no impact on the play-offs below League One.

Yes, play offs would be unaffected. Burton, or whoever, would be reprieved and the 4th division would reprieve Morecambe, or whoever finishes 23rd this season. And so on with particular NL leagues reprieving various clubs etc.

[BarryWhiteRFC]

How long will the EFL let this drag on? Thinking about the implications for the whole league if we are expelled, there is no way realistically it can go on beyond the final day of the season. Assuming we don't reach the playoffs, our status still has major repercussions for League 1 (relegation - how many to go down?), League 2 (how many up, and therefore who exactly will be in the playoffs?; at the bottom, how many down to National League and how many up?). One of the unforeseen consequences of our predicament could be the National League's being granted its 3 Up request. Perhaps for one season only, or if it is successful permanently. I hope I am wrong but unless this thing is completely sorted by the last day of the season I think the league will have to pull the rug, as it will have to confirm the identity of the teams in the League 2 playoffs.

Other than one dodgy season when Arsenal got promoted, a shortfall in the number of clubs has been rectified by reducing the number of relegated clubs. The number of promoted clubs hasn't changed, so it would have no impact on the play-offs below League One.

Yes, play offs would be unaffected. Burton, or whoever, would be reprieved and the 4th division would reprieve Morecambe, or whoever finishes 23rd this season. And so on with particular NL leagues reprieving various clubs etc.

As I live in Morecambe, suddenly a lot of my Morecambe supporting friends now have an interest in the plight of my football club when previously they have not. Also, my one Carlisle supporting friend has shown some interest. I'd like to say none of them would be happy to survive at our expense, but their words are "I'd take it".

And yes, I get it, kind of, but I do say, I'd be happy with having a club in the National League, I just want to still have a club next season...

[Snowflake Royal]

Other than one dodgy season when Arsenal got promoted, a shortfall in the number of clubs has been rectified by reducing the number of relegated clubs. The number of promoted clubs hasn't changed, so it would have no impact on the play-offs below League One.

Yes, play offs would be unaffected. Burton, or whoever, would be reprieved and the 4th division would reprieve Morecambe, or whoever finishes 23rd this season. And so on with particular NL leagues reprieving various clubs etc.

As I live in Morecambe, suddenly a lot of my Morecambe supporting friends now have an interest in the plight of my football club when previously they have not. Also, my one Carlisle supporting friend has shown some interest. I'd like to say none of them would be happy to survive at our expense, but their words are "I'd take it".

And yes, I get it, kind of, but I do say, I'd be happy with having a club in the National League, I just want to still have a club next season...

Similar sentiments in Cambridge

[WestYorksRoyal]

Yes, play offs would be unaffected. Burton, or whoever, would be reprieved and the 4th division would reprieve Morecambe, or whoever finishes 23rd this season. And so on with particular NL leagues reprieving various clubs etc.

As I live in Morecambe, suddenly a lot of my Morecambe supporting friends now have an interest in the plight of my football club when previously they have not. Also, my one Carlisle supporting friend has shown some interest. I'd like to say none of them would be happy to survive at our expense, but their words are "I'd take it".

And yes, I get it, kind of, but I do say, I'd be happy with having a club in the National League, I just want to still have a club next season...

Similar sentiments in Cambridge

Cambridge fans are kidding themselves if they think they can benefit. Burton or Crawley maybe.

[Mr Angry]

As I live in Morecambe, suddenly a lot of my Morecambe supporting friends now have an interest in the plight of my football club when previously they have not. Also, my one Carlisle supporting friend has shown some interest. I'd like to say none of them would be happy to survive at our expense, but their words are "I'd take it".

And yes, I get it, kind of, but I do say, I'd be happy with having a club in the National League, I just want to still have a club next season...

Similar sentiments in Cambridge

Cambridge fans are kidding themselves if they think they can benefit. Burton or Crawley maybe.

Maybe the Cambridge fans think that if our results are expunged, they will benefit; after all, they took no points off us this season, whereas those above them did.

[Snowflake Royal]

As I live in Morecambe, suddenly a lot of my Morecambe supporting friends now have an interest in the plight of my football club when previously they have not. Also, my one Carlisle supporting friend has shown some interest. I'd like to say none of them would be happy to survive at our expense, but their words are "I'd take it".

And yes, I get it, kind of, but I do say, I'd be happy with having a club in the National League, I just want to still have a club next season...

Similar sentiments in Cambridge

Cambridge fans are kidding themselves if they think they can benefit. Burton or Crawley maybe.

It's a faint hope. But making up 5 points is a lot easier than 11.

[Extended-Phenotype]

Is there actually any evidence at all that this Platek bloke is even involved in negotiations to buy us?

[Snowflake Royal]

Is there actually any evidence at all that this Platek bloke is even involved in negotiations to buy us?

Not a lot.

The club has said they're in exclusivity with someone.

[tmesis]

Is there actually any evidence at all that this Platek bloke is even involved in negotiations to buy us?

I think if he wasn't he'd have denied it.

It would be incredibly weird to name someone as a potential buyer if they weren't looking to buy,

[Snowflake Royal]

Is there actually any evidence at all that this Platek bloke is even involved in negotiations to buy us?

I think if he wasn't he'd have denied it.

It would be incredibly weird to name someone as a potential buyer if they weren't looking to buy,

For who to name them? Because it's just the media and twitterati who have, no? And they said WilLOLiam StoROFLy was buying us for £50m.

[Sutekh]

I presume we won’t find anything out about what RC has decided until the FL have their next meeting on this mess - is that tomorrow (3rd)?

[Stranded]

I presume we won’t find anything out about what RC has decided until the FL have their next meeting on this mess - is that tomorrow (3rd)?

Tomorrow will be a key day and I think we can expect either a statement from the EFL/the club or both before the end of the day confirming the situation and next steps.

[Silver Fox]

I presume we won’t find anything out about what RC has decided until the FL have their next meeting on this mess - is that tomorrow (3rd)?

Maybe Craig will ask him? Although Bournemouth are playing tonight so that might be delayed