---
title: "Bolton Wanderers FC Handed Winding Up Petition by HMRC"
url: https://windinguppetitionsolicitors.co.uk/bolton-wanderers-fc-handed-winding-up-petition-by-hmrc/
date: 2015-12-11
modified: 2026-06-02
author: "Winding-up Petition Lawyer"
description: "Bolton Wanderers have confirmed they have been issued with a winding-up petition from HMRC over an unpaid £600,000 tax bill. HMRC have rejected requests from the English second-tier side to delay action in a..."
categories:
  - "HMRC"
  - "Insolvency"
  - "Legal"
  - "Winding-Up Petitions"
tags:
  - "Football Clubs"
  - "HMRC"
  - "HMRC Winding-Up Petition"
  - "Insolvency"
  - "Winding Up Petition"
  - "Winding-Up"
word_count: 228
---

# Bolton Wanderers FC Handed Winding Up Petition by HMRC

*Bolton Wanderers have confirmed they have been issued with a [winding-up petition from HMRC](http://lexlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/winding-up-petitions-solicitors-london/hmrc-petition-winding-up/) over an unpaid £600,000 tax bill. HMRC have rejected requests from the English second-tier side to delay action in a bid to conclude a takeover or raise additional funds. *

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## Expected Winding Up Petition Served by HMRC

The Trotters, who are currently slumped at the foot of the English SkyBet Championship, have debts totalling £170m and haven't paid their players since October after owner, Eddie Davies withdrew his financial backing. The club have been in discussions with a number of parties since drafting in financial advisor Trevor Birch last month, including a consortium headed by former striker Dean Holdsworth, which has financial support from boxer Amir Khan.

A [reported](http://lionofviennasuite.sbnation.com/2015/12/10/9885774/bolton-wanderers-formally-issued-with-winding-up-petition-from-hmrc) official statement from Bolton reads:
> *"Bolton Wanderers can confirm that the club has now received a winding up petition from HMRC in respect of unpaid PAYE and VAT for the month of November. **Despite requests from the club to HMRC to give it further time to either conclude a sale or raise additional funds, HMRC has proceeded with due process and duly served a petition."*

## Winding-up Petition Solicitors

If you have received a winding up petition our legal experts are able to provide legal advice and representation. Our team of solicitors and barristers can obtain a [court adjournment](https://windinguppetitionsolicitors.co.uk/obtaining-an-adjournment-adjourning-winding-up-petition-lawyers-london/); CVA’s or successfully challenge the validity of the winding up petition to ensure that the petition is dismissed, often without public advertisement.