Wigan Athletic have gone into Administration, because of Covid

[Steeeeeeeeeed]

Oh Dear, may be the first of many clubs

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8479009/Championship-club-Wigan-Athletic-placed-administration.html

[alfie]

And they will be deducted 10 points, through no fault of their own.

[ALG01]

And they will be deducted 10 points, through no fault of their own.

Do you think the authorities would be that crule as to deduct the points under these exceptional circumstances? That is a genuine question because I for one hope they do not as this is not what the rule was designed to mitigate against.

[Whitestone]

Until this becomes a bit clearer I think it's fair to say that they are the first club to go into administration since the beginning of the Covid crisis. It's a big leap to say it's because of the Covid crisis, although I've no doubt that's had a negative effect on all football clubs at all levels of the pyramid.

[The Rock]

Of course, we play them the last day of the season at the JJB/DW where they will be in ~ 9th place, needing the 3 points to stay up.

[fulhamben]

I believe they have a 12 point deduction

[sarnian]

Wigan only changed ownership on 29 May so the new owners can't blame Covid.

[sunburywhite]

That makes them currently 4 points off safety

[We Are Premier League]

their LB is decent/good, not much else of value in the squad

[bog]

Cannot the relative decision makers on the points deduction allow a little bit of slack given the current goings on?

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[alfie]

And they will be deducted 10 points, through no fault of their own.

Do you think the authorities would be that crule as to deduct the points under these exceptional circumstances? That is a genuine question because I for o
ne hope they do not as this is not what the rule was designed to mitigate against.

I believe it's already been announced.

[Stoneleigh Loyalist]

They are the form team of the league with 21 points out of 27 so if they continue a 12 point deduction will make little difference.

[bobby01]

I have only been there once, to watch a dismal 0-0 draw with us on an afternoon when it was bucketing down. However they opened up a room for us with hot drinks as we had arrived early. Apart from the game they made us very welcome there as I remember.

[sunburywhite]

Have they still got a road that goes to the pier?

[cottage expat]

Have they still got a road that goes to the pier?

No, I think they closed it in 1984.

[N_O_W_S]

The report on the BBC says the deduction of 12 points is only applied once the season is completed and if they avoid relegation which makes sense.

I agree though that given the circumstances it does seem pretty harsh. I suppose that maybe it is delayed to see if other teams end up in similar situations before deducting the points.

[Jonnoj]

This is what happens when you lose a rich benefactor and have to survive without the cheques being paid automatically, see Bolton for a similar story. I know our owners are not perfect but we are lucky to have had two very wealthy benefactors prepared to fund endless losses.

[Carborundum]

their LB is decent/good, not much else of value in the squad

Thought he was the best player I've seen all season.  Young American lad, Antonee Robinson.  If a rich American owner really felt the need to have a fellow countryman in his team, I'd imagine he might fit the bill.  Would certainly be an upgrade.

[sunburywhite]

Have they still got a road that goes to the pier?

No, I think they closed it in 1984.

Could be worse, I might have been Down and Out in Paris

[fulhamben]

The report on the BBC says the deduction of 12 points is only applied once the season is completed and if they avoid relegation which makes sense.

I agree though that given the circumstances it does seem pretty harsh. I suppose that maybe it is delayed to see if other teams end up in similar situations before deducting the points.

what you havent mentioned, is if they get relegated this season ( which is looking unlikely) then the points would have been deducted next season.