Championship club can’t pay wages to players & staff

WIGAN ATHLETIC CONFIRM DELAY IN MEETING WAGE OBLIGATIONS

Wigan Athletic confirm delay in wage payments after liquidity issues


EFL aware of current situation and the Club has taken steps to rectify situation moving forward
Club emphasises financial strength of ownership group who are committed to the Club.

Wigan Athletic can confirm that there has been a delay in meeting wage obligations.

Whilst responding to media speculation is not typical of the Club's standard approach, we would like to assure stakeholders that this is a temporary matter which is promptly being resolved.

The Club has been disrupted by recent liquidity issues and this continues to be the case, hence the current situation. The Club wants to emphasise that the financial strength of our ownership group remains robust and they are committed to supporting the Club.

The EFL is aware of the current situation and the Club will continue to work closely with them to ensure that all outstanding wage amounts are paid. The Club has already taken steps to rectify the situation and will ensure that wage payments are made promptly going forward.

It is hoped that this statement does, at the very least, clarify the current funding situation, rather than question the financial strength of the Club.

Wigan Athletic understands the sensitivity of this matter and would like to thank staff, players and fans for their patience. The focus is now firmly on Saturday's Championship fixture with Burnley and the remainder of the Championship season.

The Club will make no further comment until it feels necessary.

Burnley under an embargo too apparently

Burnley under an embargo too apparently

Only because they're late submitting their accounts. It'll be lifted next month when they submit their accounts.

Similar thing happened with us a while back.

Burnley under an embargo too apparently

Only because they're late submitting their accounts. It'll be lifted next month when they submit their accounts.

Similar thing happened with us a while back.

Just like us they will be under one longer if not done in a certain time period?

Burnley under an embargo too apparently

Only because they're late submitting their accounts. It'll be lifted next month when they submit their accounts.

Similar thing happened with us a while back.

Just like us they will be under one longer if not done in a certain time period?

They say they expect it to be lifted next month when they publish their accounts and that the EFL have no real issue with it. But EFL rules mean they had to put them under this embargo for now.

They'll be fine. Besides, they won't be under EFL jurisdiction anymore in a few months.