By Daily Sports on April 27, 2019
Bolton Wanderers players have threatened to not participate in their remaining Championship games after not being paid since February.
The Trotters, who are already relegated to League One for next season, face fixtures against Brentford and Nottingham Forest to round out the season, but their players are refusing to play until they are paid, citing “mental, emotional and financial burdens”.
The players released a statement in which they reference the attempt by chairman, Ken Anderson, to sell the club, with former Watford chairman Laurence Bassini rumoured to be close to a deal, which has not got over the line in time to prevent them taking action.
“The long-running financial crisis at our club has been well-documented. As has the fact that we, the playing staff, have yet to receive our March salaries. Five of our coaching staff are also yet to be paid for March,” the players said in a statement released by the Professional Footballer's Association (PFA).
"We have endeavoured to continue our training and playing commitments during this extremely difficult time, with seemingly no resolution in sight.
"We thought that the prospective takeover of the club would provide a solution, but difficulties in its completion have left us no further forward.
"This situation is creating mounting mental, emotional and financial burdens for people through no fault of their own. The mental pressure has affected some people to the extent that they feel they are unable to perform their jobs sufficiently.
"These are unprecedented circumstances and are affecting every aspect of our lives, placing great strain on ourselves and our families.
The PFA has said they support the player’s actions, but also that they will seek to find a resolution for the good of the club and their members. (Goal)
•Photo shows Bolton players
Source Daily Sports
Posted April 27, 2019
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