Bolton

Quoted from pizzzza

Sounds to me like they are trying to buy some time and avoid another spanking. They'd probably rather delay until more senior players are available so at least they have some chance of picking up a point or 3.

Or maybe that is just me being a cynical twit.

They're probably going down regardless. The only other time I can remember a situation like this was when Middlesbrough cancelled a game (I think against Blackburn?), and got deducted 3 points. This was in the premier league, but that should be the precedent. To mess around other clubs because you're in a mess and want a better chance at getting a result is unfair.

I'd have thought the young players would love the experience and exposure of playing first team football.

Quoted from pizzzza

But that has not happened to Bury has it?

But Bury haven't called their games off have they, the league has.

Shocking.
Players welfare?
Footballers being forced to play football?
Massive fine, points deducted, sling 'em out the league if need be.
The most disgusting cynical attempt at playing the system I've heard of.
Who the fcuk do they think they are?

Play it behind doors if they have to. It's football. All you need is a ball.

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

Probably most EFL clubs are vulnerable here.  If our takeover does not happen, and John Fenty wants to relinquish control, then we could be at risk.  I cannot see the EFL being too bothered about our future.

Whatever we might think of Fenty we know he loves the club so he would never just walk away.

When we had the same issues back in 2012, we were forced to play our kids & we got spanked most weeks - But they did allow the club to sign players for free (players like Drewe Broughton/Neil Wainwright come to our aid and played for free; only claiming expenses which the Supporters Group paid for).

It was a relief when we did get demoted, because it was a breath of fresh air and brought everyone closer together as a fan-owned club.

Wondering why Bolton haven't been given the opportunity to do that kind of thing at the moment?

Quoted from horsforthmariner

I bet this is the case. If I was the EFL i'd  just award the tie to Donny 3-0.

To be fair both Bolton and Bury are a shambles. Every EFL club should be forced to pass a test that they have paid their players and can prove they can fufil their fixtures six weeks out from the season. If they can't do that they should be thrown out.

Do clubs declare \ send to the EFL at the start of every season what their expected transfer \ wage budget, not necessarily the full accounts?  I know it can be fudged (on paper) to make it look like your wage budget is within a specific threshold, based on matchday and non matchday income but that's what i'd do.

is it not as simple as that?

I definitely cant see them lasting.  However it depends if the EFL follow protocol, or prefer to drag their knuckles.

Not sure how much is involved but is he really in a position to turn down?  I thought the CVA \ administrators accept what they can get and the owner doesn't have a say (or is that when the club goes bust  ).

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Trouble is they have let them start the season now so the EFL are fcked....cancelling their record is one thing but what if the opposition they have played suffered injuries or suspensions that effected their next results.....can of worms...
That's why Bury should he dealt with sooner rather than later.

I bet those Bolton lads are as gutted as Doncaster are, they’ll be loving playing league football and they even managed a point at Coventry didn’t they? Tiring them out my backside! They’ll be chomping at the bit to play!