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I thought you’d said they had never filed any accounts? Not filing your accounts is a criminal offence (as per the following extract from Gov.UK) so, to say you “should” is surely a little misleading. I guess in DCFC’s case, it was all overtaken by the subsequent administration. I can’t imagine if we hadn’t gone into administration we would still be allowed to be in breach after all this time without some kind of sanctions. Not filing your confirmation statements, annual returns or accounts is a criminal offence - and directors or LLP designated members could be personally fined in the criminal courts

Maybe I am getting confused but this is what it says on the Companies House website: each year, every company must file a set of accounts with Companies House, which show how a company has performed over the accounting period. This is required whether the company is trading or not. And this is what is says on another government website: All companies must send their accounts and reports to Companies House every year, whether: private or public large or small trading or non-trading If you submit accounts late, the law imposes an automatic penalty. The period allowed to file your accounts depends on whether these are your first accounts since incorporation or subsequent accounts. I know anyone can object to a company being struck off but surely a creditor isn’t going to let it stop there and if they did and the company continues not to file their accounts, isn’t the penalty doubled each year or something? (admittedly small fry compared to the companies likely other debts). I guess we are both right. It clearly states that companies MUST file their accounts. Technically they don’t have to but, as with all legal requirements and laws, if you breach/ignore them there will be consequences. A fine might not deter a club (or it’s parent company) from filing their accounts but I think the EFL rules (section 16) state that sanctions will be applied if they don’t file their accounts with the registrar of companies (Companies House?). Anyway, going back to the original point, didn’t DCFC file their accounts (and therefore were not in breach - well not until administration) because they were part of a larger group? Charlton have to file their accounts.

Fair point and nothing to get too excited about just yet then. Doesn't alter the fact though that if a company is noted on companies House as "accounts overdue' they can't just ignore it and fail to lodge them. It just seems a number of clubs may have lodged them but they haven't been uploaded yet.

I don’t think that is strictly true. According to my understanding a company MUST file its accounts or risk a fine or even being struck off. I guess DCFC didn’t have to file individual accounts because they were part of a group 🤷🏻‍♂️. I assume Charlton are not and therefore their accounts are showing as overdue. I don’t think they can just ignore that and never file their accounts.

But the most heartbreaking is to fail in the play offs. If you could guarantee promotion I’d gladly take our day of triumph at Wembley.

But even so, the accounts have to be filed. Charlton Athletic’s accounts are showing as overdue and so they have they have to be filed.

I don't care and I don't think it matters. All I want is exhausting extra time and each team kicking lumps out of each other.

The company clubs trade under or the parent company they are part of have to file their accounts.

The crazy thing is, they can't hide it forever.

Not necessarily. They may be wanting to ensure they finish 3rd or 4th rather than 5th or 6th. If Bolton were only ahead of us by just one point I would imagine Bolton fans would be feeling a tad nervous. Even more so if they were only ahead on goal difference.

Never a good sign when your accounts are overdue at Companies House.

Same here. COYR

Of course, as you say, it’s all waffle. Just because we beat Orient 3:0 away doesn’t mean we’ll beat them at home. Just because we could only draw at home v Wycombe doesn’t mean we won’t beat them away (or lose 😮). In a football scenario (especially when you take home and away into account), past performances (and results) is in no way a reliable indicator of future games. Whatever happens, I sincerely hope it doesn’t come down to us needing to beat Carlisle (of course we should but, stranger things have happened this season) AND Posh v Bolton being a draw. I’m not sure my heart could take it.

Benny from Crossroads was my hero 😀

You admit to having Brum supporters as mates. 😮

I'm being a bit dim. Will their income and costs (and therefore net losses) change much just because they have new owners?

Damn predictive text.

If I was DC I’d accept the hospitality and gorge myself on as much as I could manage. I’d also make sure I “accidentally” trod some ketchup (or similar) into the carpets an anomalously damage the toilets. 😀

Fair comment although I don’t think motivation is something you can instil and then leave. I reckon it’s a constant demand on a manager’s capabilities (in pretty much all walks of life).

I don’t agree. At this point in the season the managers job is to make adjustments to accommodate injuries, continue to make tactical decisions based on the set up of the opposition and how individual games are panning out (yes I know some would question Warne’s ability in this respect but it’s still a job for him to do), and continue to maintain the spirit in the team by lifting them if we’ve had a poor game and keeping their feet on the ground if we’ve had a good one. I think this period of the season is just as important (if not more so) for all concerned: the management team, the players, and the fans.

I agree we shouldn’t assume it will be easy BUT, it’s more than three months since we played them at home and, whilst it was a less than convincing performance, it took a penalty in the 98th minute to deny us all three points. Also, football isn’t as simple as that. We beat Posh away but they played us off the park at our place, we lost to Oxford at home but, apart from the first 15 minutes, I seem to recall we were the better team at their place (although we did leave it late to get the goals). I’m sure there are more examples. Last season they were on the fringes of the play offs for part of the season I think whereas this year they are nothing more and nothing less than mid table. I’m obviously hoping for a comfortable win but fear a hard battle and potential dent to our push for the autos. A lot may depend on their Wembley exploits. Will it take a lot out of them or will they still be riding high and full of confidence? Will they win on Sunday but still be suffering from a hangover on Wednesday or will they lose and come at us with a point to prove? There really is no telling.

No. That’s my confused face.

No there isn’t