Football|One of the world’s oldest football clubs is in trouble. 12 points were already deducted from the team playing at the second highest league level.
English The football club Sheffield Wednesday, which plays at the second highest league level, has been put into liquidation, according to others BBC and Sky.
This happened after it was revealed that the British tax office was about to file for bankruptcy of the company. The notice was delivered to the Supreme Court on Friday morning.
According to the BBC, the authorities have informed the club and its players about the matter. Wednesday will face Oxford United in a home match on Saturday.
12 points will be deducted from the team in the standings.
The start of the traditional club’s season is tinged with unpleasant headlines. Wednesday’s supporters have protested strongly against the owner Dejphon Chansiria against. Fans boycotted Wednesday’s home game against Middlesbrough in large numbers.
Drifting into receivership would practically end Chansir’s ten-year ownership period.
“Owls” is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. It was founded in September 1867.
This season the team has started poorly. It is in the last place in England’s second tier Championship after collecting six league points in 11 matches.
When another 12 points are subtracted, there are -6 faces in the pile. In this way, the distance to the place of preservation, away from the fall curve, already increases to 15 points. The last place in the table is currently occupied by local rival Sheffield United with nine points.