Wigan Athletic have gone into administration, becoming the first English professional club to do so since the coronavirus pandemic began. The standard points deduction for an English Football League club entering administration is 12 points and, should that penalty be applied this season, it would drop them to the foot of the table, four points from safety with six matches left to play. The first of many?
Without knowing the details perhaps the austerity placed on us by the yanks/Birch could be a good thing ?
Actually, in theory it is, and that is why I expect Rodon and Celina to be sold - to generate cash and ‘secure’ as best they can, ongoing viability
No - Football League has confirmed that the 12 points will be deducted. If Wigan end up in the bottom 3, the deduction will be actioned next season. If they are outside the bottom 3 this season, the deduction will made at the end of the season. So they’re going to have to be more than 12 points outside the drop zone to avoid relegation .....
