Sources - Press releases, news & articles, online encyclopedias & databases, industry experts & insiders. The Silkmen managed to preserve their Football League status by the skin of their teeth last season, but off-field problems have plagued the club in recent years. Macclesfield Town players have not been paid since the start of the year, it has been revealed. [3] The club's form in the remainder of the 1940s was largely indifferent, with the exception of a Cheshire League Challenge Cup win in 1948. Chris Priest, a Macclesfield Town player, scored the final goal of the 2nd millennium AD. Tomorrow, I dont know its literally been like that. Relegated to the National League 2020. Macclesfield Town players and staff have revealed they have not been paid their September wages by the club. We're proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Macclesfield Football Club first team players: Ntumba Massanka, Dylan Fage & Tom Thorpe! It is absolutely heartbreaking. The fear of having no club to support is palpable for many supporters. [22] Yates departed the club in October 2018 after failing to win any of his first twelve league games in charge. Asked whether he would still be the owner next week, Alkadhi replied: Yes. And next month? On 5 January 2013, Macclesfield Town beat Championship Leaders Cardiff City in the FA Cup 3rd round 21. Wed like thank the fans for their continued support and backing this season so far.". Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Between 1900 and 1939 they won the Cheshire Senior Cup three times (191011, 192930 and 193435). The League Two side came close to forfeiting their final game of the . Published: 04:38 EST, 2 July 2019 | Updated: 05:03 EST, 2 July 2019. It was claimed by the clubs lawyers that the uncertainty of Brexit had also hindered cash flow. The League Two outfit's squad were told the salaries would be in on Thursday and were left fuming by. [64] In April 2020, it was reported that the club had not paid its players for a fifth time, failing to pay March's wages,[32] and later that the first team, backroom staff and most office staff had been put on furlough (temporary leave) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Macclesfield regularly finished in the top half of the fifth tier despite financial difficulties and on 21 May 2017, the club visited Wembley Stadium for a fourth time, their first appearance since the stadium was rebuilt, losing the 2017 FA Trophy Final 32 against York City, who Askey would later go on to manage. Oldham Athletic. Wages are 124 for every 100 of income. 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]. We want to clear all the mess before we throw him in and make him leave after six weeks, he says. [65], In May 2020, the club was given a seven-point deduction (with a further two-point deduction suspended) for failing to fulfil the Plymouth fixture in December 2019, and for failing to pay players' wages. The club's most vociferous supporters congregate in the Star Lane End, which is a mixture of terracing and seating. Horton was sacked by the club in late September 2006, following a 12-game winless start to the season, leaving the club bottom of the Football League. It is the second successive month, and third time overall, wages have been not been forthcoming on payday. 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One News . Macclesfield Town's colours were blue and white; the club have used combinations of these colours since 1947, with the exception of the 197576 season, when the team wore tangerine and black as part of a sponsorship deal. He lives in Ibiza and has not attended a game at Moss Rose this season. The statement went on to say: "We are concerned that, despite the obvious financial difficulties, the club are continuing to sign new players even though there is an inability to pay existing or former players what they are contractually owed. Macclesfield total salary bill is $1,442,610 per year. Macclesfield Town were champions in each of the first two seasons of the competition, finishing 12 points clear in 1968-69, and by goal average in 1969-70. The Premier League have been taken for fools. Macclesfield Town became the latest English football club to go to the wall after a winding up order was granted on Wednesday over debts of more than 500,000 ($650,000). 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On 24 June 2007, Ince resigned to become MK Dons manager.[10]. The accounts manager, Caroline Hall, is Alkadhis sister-in-law, and the kit man, Adam Smith, previously worked for Bury. Carlisle United. Initially known as Macclesfield F.C., the club was formed in 1874 and from 1891 played home games at Moss Rose. Who is Mansfield Town's highest earner? News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "With not directly involving the EFL with last season's non payment of wages, we are now pleading with EFL to help Macclesfield Town as a football club to not end up in the same position as what Bury Football Club have found themselves in. 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. [90] Reasons for this include the proximity of Macclesfield to cities with large football clubs such as Manchester and Liverpool, and a lack of historical success, as Macclesfield Town had only been a Football League club since 1997.