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expatriate · 15-01-2010, 16:43

I was just about to get in a car to drive up to Accy for the game (hopefully on tomorrow, fingers crossed !!) when i was suddenly overwhelmed with calls and messages relating to a winding up petition.

I found out on Friday last week that HMRC have moved a petition. This news, which translated into the gazetting of the file yesterday (apparently) has caught me by surprise.

At times like this, silence is deadly. I therefore am posting this quick update to ensure that I respond to fans. I can categorically say that the petition will be satisfied - in fact a large proportion of the subject payments have been sent today, and the rest will be paid off as well.

I do not know why HMRC chose to issue the petition, but I do know that this will be confusing for people on this website and in the town. However I can only react to the fact that the petition was issued, and in doing so, whilst I am frustrated by their actions, I must respect the HMRC move and we (that means the club) will comply with the demand notice. I just wish they had not gone to this stage - but I must admit that the club (which includes me) are culpable, as best I can see, for missing a committed payment in December which led to this situation getting out of hand.

As i say, i am rushing out of the door in a few minutes, but I did not want the evening to pass without a reply on this website. I apologise on behalf of the club that this has happened, and once I have some clarity in the new week, I will post again. Transparency works in good times and in bad, and I accept the buck stops here with me. I expect that during my meeting with the directors tomorrow I will have a great deal more information about how and why this has happened.

I reiterate, the demand notice will be met, and asfc will not be the subject of a court hearing on Feb 3rd.

I may not be able to reply to this bulletin board till very late. If anyone feels moved to do so, and wants to chat, call me. 07826 600600. I am available and will not go into hiding. This petition will be met. the club is not in any danger whatsoever of being wound up.

Ilyas
Friday 5.40pm

15-01-2010, 16:43	#1
expatriate Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 213 Liked: 31 times Rep Power: 311	winding up petition jan 14th I was just about to get in a car to drive up to Accy for the game (hopefully on tomorrow, fingers crossed !!) when i was suddenly overwhelmed with calls and messages relating to a winding up petition. I found out on Friday last week that HMRC have moved a petition. This news, which translated into the gazetting of the file yesterday (apparently) has caught me by surprise. At times like this, silence is deadly. I therefore am posting this quick update to ensure that I respond to fans. I can categorically say that the petition will be satisfied - in fact a large proportion of the subject payments have been sent today, and the rest will be paid off as well. I do not know why HMRC chose to issue the petition, but I do know that this will be confusing for people on this website and in the town. However I can only react to the fact that the petition was issued, and in doing so, whilst I am frustrated by their actions, I must respect the HMRC move and we (that means the club) will comply with the demand notice. I just wish they had not gone to this stage - but I must admit that the club (which includes me) are culpable, as best I can see, for missing a committed payment in December which led to this situation getting out of hand. As i say, i am rushing out of the door in a few minutes, but I did not want the evening to pass without a reply on this website. I apologise on behalf of the club that this has happened, and once I have some clarity in the new week, I will post again. Transparency works in good times and in bad, and I accept the buck stops here with me. I expect that during my meeting with the directors tomorrow I will have a great deal more information about how and why this has happened. I reiterate, the demand notice will be met, and asfc will not be the subject of a court hearing on Feb 3rd. I may not be able to reply to this bulletin board till very late. If anyone feels moved to do so, and wants to chat, call me. 07826 600600. I am available and will not go into hiding. This petition will be met. the club is not in any danger whatsoever of being wound up. Ilyas Friday 5.40pm