Scunthorpe United Rescued

I've been a follower of Scunthorpe United since Ian Botham played for them in the 1970's. Eventually he had to choose between association football or cricket, and of course he chose cricket. But I stayed with Scunthorpe. 

In recent years, they've fallen below the English Football League and are now in the sixth division, or National League North. For a few months it was looking like they may fold, but no, they've received a rescue led by Michelle Harness, a local businesswoman. Phew.

Let's hope they can rebuild and get back up into the EFL.

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/breaking-scunthorpe-united-agree-takeover-8799351

Bury Out, Bolton Survives

It's bad news for Bury FC, unable to find a buyer they're been thrown out of the EFL and now their future looks bleak. Bolton on the other hand look to have secured a buyer and they can continue for now, but their long term future looks uncertain. Bury are gone after 125 or so years in the EFL, they've won two FA Cups. A sad day for English football.

Bury FC and Bolton Wanderers

It's coming down to the wire for two old and storied football teams in the English Football League, Bury and Bolton. Either or both may find themselves out of the league altogether because of financial trouble. Interestingly they're located next to one another in the greater Manchester area. Bury are close to being sold, the buyers have to pass a good character test, while Bolton may go into liquidation and cease to exist because of it. Fingers crossed that both survive.

Update: Bury FC have just been expelled from the EFL, very bad news indeed. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49435288