Football fans have called for an inquest into the English Football League after two clubs have come close to extinction in two days. Bury FC has been expelled from the Football League after failing to find a buyer, with Bolton Wanderers FC close to following suit but for a last minute takeover by Football Ventures (Whites) saving it from liquidation. Last December, Steve Dale purchased Bury for just £1 from Stewart Day, who had left the club with huge debts, primarily on its ground which had been remortgaged several times. Despite their financial troubles, Bury went on to secure a remarkable promotion to League One, which will now play out its season with only 23 teams. Bolton, meanwhile, had been in administration since May after Laurence Bassini's takeover attempt fell through. The club has found itself in court at least once a year since 2015.
