Maldon & Tiptree matches postponed as fans worry club could close

The JFA additionally posted on social media on Friday, external, saying: “We are aware a selection of supporters have today received an email from the club’s representatives regarding their intent to liquidate Maldon & Tiptree FC.

“We have written to the club and requested data and can present an replace as quickly as potential”.

Supporter Richard Bucky mentioned it was “no shock” and added: “We’ve recognized all through this week and, if we’re actually trustworthy with ourselves, we have recognized for longer at the present time goes to daybreak on us.

“This really could’ve been avoided if it’d been managed differently.”

Fans have additionally launched an internet crowdfunding attraction attempting to boost cash to go in the direction of a “potential takeover” or to help “a possible phoenix club”.

The staff has already performed 4 matches this season, which included a 4-1 victory over Leatherhead in Surrey final Saturday.

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32, of Southwood Chase, Danbury, are because of enter pleas to the assorted expenses in September. A provisional trial date has been mounted for 18 January.

Their defence barrister, Oliver Snodin, mentioned the pair “strenuously denied” the allegations.

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