CJGJ Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieshed Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 So it begins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 house of cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsmad1874 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Can they be deducted points etc right now or have the rules been adjusted during this pandemic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 we could replace them? body not even cold yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Ciao Wigan. Any decent freebies to be had? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Get in for Marshall quick. Offer them Boobs and Doyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just now, HMFC01 said: Get in for Marshall quick. Offer them Boobs and Doyle. @stevieboobs fancy a trip to Wigan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Villiers Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hibs next please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I was going to edit that, somehow it makes sense! I noticed Davie Weirs laddie plays for wigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo9 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I'm sure they won't be the last. Sad for them, horrible to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Karma for Webstergate. That's what happens when you do sneaky deals with ye olde Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Dave Whelan just been told on Talksport and is going to try and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Any players we could pinch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Hagar the Horrible said: house of cards This. Only a matter of time before the next one is announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leipzig76 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Heartsmad1874 said: Can they be deducted points etc right now or have the rules been adjusted during this pandemic? According to BBC they will be deducted 12 points, putting them right in the relegation zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Karma for Webstergate. That's what happens when you do sneaky deals with ye olde Rangers. Aye, Sevco can help save them. They helped Sevco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, Hagar the Horrible said: we could replace them? body not even cold yet Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 The entire "pyramid" in both England and Scotland is a joke. Outside the top two leagues in each nation it's rotten to the core and totally unsustainable. There will be dozens of clubs disappearing in the next year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I do think the financial impact of Covid19 on clubs is not a sudden impact but a rising flood. Clubs will get overwhelmed and go into admin. As others have said, they wont be the only club to go into admin because this, on both sides of the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 75 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hopefully Hibs next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFSee Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ainsley Harriott said: Any players we could pinch? My thought exactly. Maybe a few decent players to scout. Although I'm sure John Murray will have sent an email asking the administrator who is a good player already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Irony is they were getting ti safety after 3 wins in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just now, HMFSee said: My thought exactly. Maybe a few decent players to scout. Although I'm sure John Murray will have sent an email asking the administrator who is a good player already. Haha is Murray still with us? Possibly the laziest head of recruitment you could imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hibs please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_74 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Wigan is an interesting one, the area is not renowned for an interest in football, it is much more a Rugby League town. The average attendance at Wigan football matches is below 12,000. They punched above their weight due to direct investment from their owner, and much like Gretna back in the early part of the century, have no long term sustainability due to a lack of fan base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejts Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Good . Hated them since Webster . Horrible Rangers arse licking dirty sneaky bassas . Hope they suffer and slide down the leagues . Hope the survive though . No fans should lose their team . After our administration I would wish that fate on no one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, CJGJ said: Dave Whelan just been told on Talksport and is going to try and help I thought his family and himself had total control of the club anyway? Edited July 1, 2020 by Dallas Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Karma for Webstergate. That's what happens when you do sneaky deals with ye olde Rangers. My thoughts too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 18 minutes ago, LeftBack said: Irony is they were getting ti safety after 3 wins in a row They must’ve had an inkling about the trouble they were in, they will probably stay up but after that who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboobs Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 33 minutes ago, Cruyff said: @stevieboobs fancy a trip to Wigan? Sorry mate. Busy washing my bra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ainsley Harriott said: Any players we could pinch? 32 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Ciao Wigan. Any decent freebies to be had? If any of you want to pass on my details to Ann, I will happily do John Murrays job for less money 😂😉. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, stevieboobs said: Sorry mate. Busy washing my bra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dallas Green Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, Barack said: Edit: Just checked. He was 23...so not too far away. And it was as Chairman. Which is worse. Christ. No wonder they are humped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 40 minutes ago, leipzig76 said: According to BBC they will be deducted 12 points, putting them right in the relegation zone. A different take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Wonder if they've been paying average players £20,000 or so a week. That's the general impression I get of the top two leagues in England. Won't lose a wink of sleep if several go the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Fingers crossed it's Hibs next 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: They must’ve had an inkling about the trouble they were in, they will probably stay up but after that who knows. Probably but might point was also - imagining facing relegation with games to go and suddenly win three games and find yourself in a different position. Who would have thunk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 39 minutes ago, Cade said: The entire "pyramid" in both England and Scotland is a joke. Outside the top two leagues in each nation it's rotten to the core and totally unsustainable. There will be dozens of clubs disappearing in the next year or so. Are Wigan not in the championship ie top two leagues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Wigan currently 8 points ahead of relegation positions. Actually top of the form table last 15 games. They should be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Sheffield Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Wigan were taken over what 3-4 months ago? Makes a mockery of the fit and proper leadership test the football league do. I've heard Bristol City are in trouble too. There could be a few of these events happening soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything2 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: A different take I suppose that rule is probably to stop teams in a relegation place from tactically calling in the administrators in order to start next season with a clean slate but it does seem harsh that the rules change specifically to make sure that the club receives the punishment at the most damaging time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock _turd Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just now, Anything2 said: I suppose that rule is probably to stop teams in a relegation place from tactically calling in the administrators in order to start next season with a clean slate but it does seem harsh that the rules change specifically to make sure that the club receives the punishment at the most damaging time. Almost but not nearly as bad as being voted down with eight game still to play when only four points adrift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything2 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, jock _turd said: Almost but not nearly as bad as being voted down with eight game still to play when only four points adrift? Well yes that is just bat shit crazy, what league would even consider doing that.... But the Admin stuff would be tough to take if you fought and earned your survival then they say well done guys we've decided to bring forward your points deduction to make sure you get relegated anyway! Still they could have had a 15 point deduction and a transfer embargo to punish them twice while other teams in their league still haven't paid their footballing debts from their own administration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsignor Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Wigan Athletic have gone into administration, becoming the first English professional club to do so since the coronavirus pandemic began. The English Football League has said Wigan will be deducted 12 points. The sanction will be applied at the end of this season if the Latics, 14th in the Championship, finish outside the bottom three after 46 games. Should Wigan finish in the relegation zone, the penalty will be applied during the 2020-21 season instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Thats how you deal with it, 12 points deduction this season IF they are outside the bottom 3, 12 points next season if they do? I put it to you m'laud that will ensure they dont win many games this season now?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Bongo 1874 said: If any of you want to pass on my details to Ann, I will happily do John Murrays job for less money 😂😉. He looks good. Probably out of our range though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I think trhe championship has called it right, I dont think that Wigan will be alone and as such might end up staying up on points already won, so as they are net bottom, there might be 3 others in the same boat, so no real punishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, LeftBack said: Probably but might point was also - imagining facing relegation with games to go and suddenly win three games and find yourself in a different position. Who would have thunk it? Indeed, shows how quickly these things can change. SSN saying the 12 point penalty will be next season if they finish in the bottom 3 or this year if they are higher up, that seems extremely harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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