Bury’s creditors have approved a rescue plan proposed by the club, meaning a 12-point deduction next season.
It’s a step, albeit a small one, forward. They’re still set to face a High Court date over a winding-up order, but this latest move means they avoid administration and liquidation.
Unsecured creditors will receive 25% of the money owed to them, that includes HMRC, but football creditors will be paid in full – that means the players. The news has been welcomed by owner Steve Dale, but in a statement put out on the club website he blasted supporters who have rallied against him.
“The social media garbage pedalled by the same few is not needed and bears no relation to the truth, I can’t see how attacking my family has anything to do with Bury FC issues but again it’s the same mindless few. As for grizzly, I loved the one with the bear and his two cubs on a walk, apparently it was me and my boys in Prestbury! Quality.
“I am sure those of you out there who have children will understand how protective we are of our children especially when it’s nothing to do with them and the attacks are vile.
“At Saturday’s match, I witnessed disgusting behaviour from a handful of fans, I would like to formally apologise to Nantwich Town for this, and explain those few do not represent our Club.”
On what should be a positive day for the club, divisions are being highlighted and accentuated which is a real shame. Fans have, understandably, reacted to Dale’s post on social media.
All hail king grizzly the saviour 👑
— Chris (@chrxs_t_) July 18, 2019
If you go down in the woods tonight your sure to meet a narcissist with his only interest making £ off #buryfc 💩🐻💩
— Shakerite 🏴 (@shakerite66) July 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/machinpaul80/status/1151866699186102272
Christ alive, That's actually an official statement. Who gave him WordPress admin 😂
— Ben (@ItsBxn_) July 18, 2019
80% of that statement is about him. Shows whos interests he really has at heart. Glad the club is safe and look forward to our two games this season.
— Robert Willford 🔴⚪️ (@RWMA_Rob) July 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/whizzingaway/status/1151872931078778881
Sell up you senile fat mess.
— Triggs (@triggs14) July 18, 2019
As if 😄
All part of his end game to take as much cash as he can .
He doesn't care one single jot about us or the club .
Don't be fooled .
Compulsive liar— Shakerite 🏴 (@shakerite66) July 18, 2019
Incoherent, mentalist ramblings of a madman. @EFL has a lot to answer for. No mention of thanks or sorrow to the staff who he has not paid in months and are now without a job. Nut job.
— Matt Timmins (@argylematt) July 18, 2019
