The BBC reported last night that Dunfermline Athletic “could be out of business within three weeks”.
The piece quotes Jim Leishman, revered former manager and until October 2012, member of the Board, who is leading a group trying to save the “club” as saying:-
“The next two to three weeks will decide what kind of future the club has.”
Dunfermline has not had its troubles to seek this season.
- HMRC is “owed £134,000, with a payment due on Friday”.
- Its players have complained to the SFL about late payment of wages on more than one occasion this season.
- The SFA has issued a notice of complaint to Dunfermline for failing to pay Hamilton its share of gate money for a Scottish Cup tie on 2 February. Continue reading
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