Players say they were not paid their January wages and have not been contacted by the club or chairman, since. Walsall . Following a poor run of results and with the club again flirting with the relegation zone to the Football Conference, on 27 February 2008, Brightwell and Hartford left the club with immediate effect. 'Therefore, we will be adding our debts to the winding up order filed against Macclesfield Town FC this week. ANGRY Macclesfield Town players slammed the club after their wages went missing again. Macclesfield Town: PFA in touch with club over unpaid player wages That explanation has not washed with staff. The players of Sol Campbell's Macclesfield Town are suing the club over two months of unpaid wages, it has been revealed. Asked on Wednesday whether the issue had been resolved, Alkadhi replied: Today, both banks are working. We're proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Macclesfield Football Club first team players: Ntumba Massanka, Dylan Fage & Tom Thorpe! After a points deduction activated on 11 August 2020, the club was relegated to the National League, the 5th tier of English football, for the 202021 season. Lyrics within the second verse reference the rivalries held with Crewe, Altrincham, and Stockport County.[92]. Grimsby Town. Macclesfield are currently third-bottom of League Two, 10 points above bottom side Stevenage who have a game in hand, but the season has been postponed indefinitely because of coronavirus. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [5] The club reached the FA Cup third round for the first time in 1968, meeting First Division Fulham at Craven Cottage. [14] The club retired the number 21 shirt in his honour. Visiting supporters are housed in the open air Silkman End (named after a public house which formerly adjoined the terrace) and part of the McAlpine Stand. 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We deserve to be sanctioned, because it [paying wages late] is not right, Alkadhi tells the Guardian. [19] A total of 7,698 Silkmen supporters attended the final. [85] Earlier incarnations of the club wore several colours. We just all feel so impotent thats the main concern., Female footballers deserve a fair deal. The Silkmen have had troubles for some time, with Sol Campbell walking out in late August after the ex-Arsenal, Spurs and England defender kept them in the EFL last term. The club's average attendance of 1,832 in the 201011 season was the lowest in Football League Two and the Football League;[89] in 2019-2020, average attendance was 1,998less than half of the averages achieved by nearby League Two rivals Port Vale and Crewe Alexandra. Job vacancy: Medical Secretary in Respiratory, East Cheshire NHS Trust Relegated to the National League 2020. We are encouraged and extremely grateful the continued support from supporters of the club and other clubs but unfortunately well wishes do not pay our mortgages or feed our children. Macclesfield players and staff have been told by the club that they will not be paid October's wages on time, BBC Radio Manchester have reported. This is the second occasion the financially-troubled club has been deducted points after being docked 10 points for not playing against Crewe on 7 December, 2019 along with non-payment of wages. Macclesfield Town's traditional rivals were Altrincham and Northwich Victoria, rivalries dating back to when all three clubs were in the Cheshire League, and later the Northern Premier League and Football Conference. April 15, 2023. Their sponsors include ZAM and Macclesfield College. Macclesfield Town Football Club was an English professional football club based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, that was wound-up after a High Court ruling on 16 September 2020.[1]. March 11, 2023. The Fiver: sign up and get our daily football email. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Macclesfield total salary bill is $1,442,610 per year. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Horton reinvigorated Macclesfield Town who finished fifth in the 200405 season, resulting in a playoff place, but the team were eliminated in the semi-finals by Lincoln City. Macclesfield Town's players have not been paid their January wages, a report claims. However, many loyal supporters were not happy with the modern design so the plans were delayed and a re-designed badge was introduced in early 2008, which won the approval of the majority of fans. From a high of a fourth place league finish in 198990, Macclesfield Town's final standing diminished each season, and following a struggle against relegation in 199293, manager Peter Wragg was sacked, and replaced with former Manchester United midfielder Sammy McIlroy. On 5 January 2013, Macclesfield Town beat Championship Leaders Cardiff City in the FA Cup 3rd round 21. The record attendance for Macclesfield Town at the Moss Rose is sometimes given as 7,002 for an FA Cup tie against Spennymoor United in 1968. For the 189798 season, and the following two seasons, local amateur side Hallefield moved their fixtures to the Moss Rose. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. On 23 April 2021, local band and Macclesfield fans, Glass Ankle released a video for their song "Super Silkmen" which featured clips recorded by supporters whilst in COVID lockdown, as well as photos of former players and managers held in high esteem. Macclesfield Town defeated Telford United 20 in front of more than 28,000 spectators to win the competition. [70] On 1 June, Macclesfield received a two-point deduction retaining the club's League Two status along with a suspended four-point deduction and a 20,000 fine plus costs. Wages were up 10% mainly due to increase in playing staff. Interview date 21/03/2023. Another volunteer, Richard Pattrick, stepped away at the end of last season after 11 years of lending a hand. Salary Salary 23,949 - 26,282 NA Salary period Yearly Grade (NHS AfC: Band 4) Specialty Main area Administrative. Asked whether Macclesfields employees can expect to be paid on time on Friday 29 November, Alkadhi says: I hope so., Macclesfield have one of the smallest budgets in the Football League and among the lowest average gates. Sources - Press releases, news & articles, online encyclopedias & databases, industry experts & insiders. He lives in Ibiza and has not attended a game at Moss Rose this season. The club reached the FA Trophy final for the second time in 1989, facing Telford United. They claim some of the group will be due three months' wages by the time the club returns to court and that the situation has had a "grave" effect on professionals who earn "moderate salaries". Southend United. Therefore, we will be adding our debts to the winding up order filed against Macclesfield Town FC this week. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. [42], On 14 November 2019, Macclesfield was charged with misconduct by the EFL and referred to a disciplinary panel after failing to pay players. Macclesfield have apologised for the delay,external-link but expressed disappointment at the action taken against them. Welcome to Bed & Kitchen on the Heeseind in Nuland. The club also had a six-point deduction for failing to fulfil their fixture with Crewe in December revised to seven points, but with three of them suspended, after a successful appeal last month. [80] However, on 29 September 2020, the club was suspended by the National League and its first three scheduled games were postponed, pending a notice of expulsion taking effect from 12 October 2020. Macclesfield Town players' well-being 'affected' by unpaid wages Such is the mess, the owner, Amar Alkadhi, an Iraqi with business interests in the Middle East, notably oil, who acquired the club in 2003 alongside his brother Bashar, who resigned as a director six years ago, admits Macclesfield deserve to be punished by the EFL, who last week charged the club with misconduct for failing to pay their players on time, prompting an independent disciplinary panel; a points deduction is likely. [12] Alexander, who suffered a brain aneurysm in November 2003, died after arriving home from the League Two match at Notts County. The team then went on a nine match unbeaten run, earning Ince the League Two Manager of the Month award for December 2006, and also securing an FA Cup tie against then English champions Chelsea away in the 3rd round of the FA Cup, which Town lost 61. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. The teams total wage bill is: 2,587,000 per year 49,750 per week See Mansfield Town transfers here. A new club crest was planned for the start of the 200708 season. They gained promotion as runners-up at the end of the 191314 season to compete in the 1st Division for the 191415 season. Macclesfield Town players have not been paid since the start of the year, it has been revealed. It will be a third court appearance in three months for Macclesfield, who used to train at Egerton Youth Club. Macclesfield Town are facing an EFL misconduct charge for not paying players on time Macclesfield Town have failed to pay players their wages for March, BBC Radio Manchester reports.. People talk about Bolton or going the same way as Bury, but to me it is Hereford or Darlington, who went to the wall, says Pattrick. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Read about our approach to external linking. Players and fans concerned that Macclesfield Town could 'succumb' like Macclesfield's players are still waiting to be paid despite their wages for March being due last Friday. [68] Continued uncertainty ahead of the disciplinary hearing on 19 June 2020 was reported to be affecting the mental health of the club's players and staff,[69] and having an impact on the club's potential sale to Joe Sealey, who said he would only be interested if EFL status was retained. They were then just able to survive after drawing 11 with Notts County on the final day of the 200607 season, after a poor run of results landed the team back in the relegation zone; this game also saw the last appearance (and booking) of Paul Ince as a professional footballer. Wednesday's appearance at the High Court was the club's third in three months, having settled a tax bill with HM Revenue & Customs last week. Sources - Press releases, news & articles, online encyclopedias & databases, industry experts & insiders. Thats why we went on strike | Ainhoa Tirapu. [2] The club re-joined the Cheshire County League in 194647, playing their first game after reformation on 31 August 1946, a 20 defeat to Buxton. Wound up 1897. Champions 193132, 193233, 195253, 196061, 196364, Winners 188990, 189091, 189394, 189596, 191011, 192930, 193435, 195051, 195152, 195354, 195960, 196364, 196869, 197071, 197273, 198283, 199091, 199192, 199798, 19992000, 201415, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 19:00. Sani peyarchi 2023 kumbam 'Absolutely heartbreaking': how Macclesfield Town fell into crisis Late wages, a players' strike and high-court dates are part of a cycle of bad news at the League Two club Macclesfield. Sack the set designer. ViRTUE Health & Safety Ltd on LinkedIn: #virtuehealthandsafety # Cheshire police are reviewing a report in relation to a financial matter, which is understood to be alleged financial irregularities relating to pension contributions. Asked whether he would still be the owner next week, Alkadhi replied: Yes. And next month? [78], On 9 September 2020, the High Court granted Macclesfield a seven-day extension (effectively a 12th adjournment) to a winding-up petition over unpaid tax to give time for a possible takeover of the club by Robert Benwell (previously linked with a move to buy Bury F.C.). Every owner has an expiry date, whereby people want change. The severity of the situation remains ambiguous but for players, staff and fans a bleak scenario has turned into an ordeal. [82], On 13 October 2020, the Official Receiver confirmed that the assets of Macclesfield Town had been sold to Macc Football Club Limited. A group of Macclesfield Town players have said they will add their unpaid wages to a. winding-up petition filed against the League Two club. The players said the club's response "showed little regard or sympathy". Macclesfield Town played their home games at the Moss Rose stadium in the south of the town from 1891. But what kind of mugs do they think the rest of us are? [1] This lasted until 2015 when Maasdonk was dissolved, and Nuland became . Of course I am worried [about possible EFL sanctions] but we hope that the mitigating circumstances will not make the sanctions huge because we feel we have done the utmost we can payment-wise and expenditure-wise, hiring the right people and speaking to the right authorities continuously. In July 1894 the first limited company, Macclesfield Football and Athletic Club Limited, was formed but only lasted until the end of the 189697 season when it was wound up and Macclesfield Football Club withdrew from The Combination due to financial constraints. As for Sol Campbell, the former manager who left in August, Alkadhi says his departure had nothing to do with unpaid wages. AC Milan chief Massara says young signings will come good [21], Following the departure of John Askey for Shrewsbury Town, Mark Yates was named as manager in June 2018. Macclesfield docked seven points for player wages and failure to fulfil Alkadhi recognises supporters view such reasoning as BS. How much do Macclesfield pay their players? Macclesfield Town Players from A-Z - worldfootball.net Vince Wyre, Winchester. In replacing Frank Lampard in a 6-1 victory against Macclesfield Town at the age of 16 years 275 days, the midfielder became the fourth-youngest player to ever appear for the Blues. Alexander kept the Silkmen in League Two following a run of four wins and three draws in nine games and was awarded a new two-year contract. Friday 6 December 2019 15:44, UK Macclesfield have been found guilty of misconduct by the EFL after their game with Crewe was postponed Macclesfield Town's Sky Bet League Two game with Crewe. At the end of last season, Macclesfield's players came close to refusing to play, before deciding the final match of the campaign was too important for the club's supporters. Macclesfield Town - Historical Football Kits - historicalkits.co.uk Top 5 SAINTS In Macclesfield Town's first 14 seasons in the Football League (199798 to 201011 season), they played 644 games, winning 204, drawing 181 and losing 259 games. Macclesfield play in the Sky Bet League Two, the fourth division of mens professional football in England and the lowest football league division. Why dumb the programme down? Macclesfield Town, a club at breaking point: Broken promises, unpaid bills and a player sleeping in his car due to missing wages By James Ducker, Northern Football Correspondent 25 December. Last updated on 2 April 20192 April 2019.From the section Macclesfield. The first ever manager, James Stevenson, was appointed for the 193637 season.