Post by Russgas on May 24, 2019 16:24:54 GMT
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Gateshead have been suspended from the National League meaning they are likely to drop two divisions.
The fifth-tier club has breached the league's rules on financial reporting and permitted loans, as well as defaulting on football creditors.
At a disciplinary hearing The Heed were found guilty of failing to obtain security of tenure over its ground.
The club has also been fined £3,500 and docked nine points from this season.
Their ban from the National League means they are not allowed to play in the tier below - National League North - so would have to drop to the Northern Premier League in 2019-20.
It is not yet clear how the league will be re-organised, although Gateshead can appeal to the Football Association over the suspension.
A takeover of the club by supporters from owner Dr Ranjan Varghese had been agreed this week, but is not yet complete.
In a season of turmoil off the field, manager Ben Clark was sacked at the end of the campaign in which they finished ninth.
They were also evicted form their office space at the International Stadium, which they lease form Gateshead Council.
The Heed currently have one player left contracted, Scott Barrow, but he will leave when his deal expires next month.
Players had seen their wages paid late and one member of staff claims she was sacked by Dr Varghese by text message.
Fans group Gateshead Soul, who helped pay for food and transport for unpaid players, still hope they can rescue the club and run it on a fan-owned model.
Gateshead have been suspended from the National League meaning they are likely to drop two divisions.
The fifth-tier club has breached the league's rules on financial reporting and permitted loans, as well as defaulting on football creditors.
At a disciplinary hearing The Heed were found guilty of failing to obtain security of tenure over its ground.
The club has also been fined £3,500 and docked nine points from this season.
Their ban from the National League means they are not allowed to play in the tier below - National League North - so would have to drop to the Northern Premier League in 2019-20.
It is not yet clear how the league will be re-organised, although Gateshead can appeal to the Football Association over the suspension.
A takeover of the club by supporters from owner Dr Ranjan Varghese had been agreed this week, but is not yet complete.
In a season of turmoil off the field, manager Ben Clark was sacked at the end of the campaign in which they finished ninth.
They were also evicted form their office space at the International Stadium, which they lease form Gateshead Council.
The Heed currently have one player left contracted, Scott Barrow, but he will leave when his deal expires next month.
Players had seen their wages paid late and one member of staff claims she was sacked by Dr Varghese by text message.
Fans group Gateshead Soul, who helped pay for food and transport for unpaid players, still hope they can rescue the club and run it on a fan-owned model.