Ilkeston Football Club responded to the news of the Evo-Stik NPL suspension.
The current Bermuda players associated with Ilkeston are Jahquille Hill, Jaylon Bather, David Jones Jr, Tehvan Tyrell and Paul Douglas.
It is a fact that the club owes money to football creditors (namely, clubs) in relation to historic matters and that – in view of the speculation about the club now being in receipt of substantial funds following the sale of Che Adams from Sheffield United to Birmingham City - debts have been chased more aggressively. This has resulted in our suspension, but provided we are able to pay the football clubs what they are due, it will be lifted.
It was always our intention to settle those debts as soon as possible and it is only the perception that we are now in funds (we are not) that has prompted this unfortunate development.
It is true that the club will at some point receive a sell-on fee as a result of the Adams transfer, although we are not at liberty to comment on the extent of the sum that will be received. Speculation that we have seen is (sadly) way off the mark, and we will be receiving a lot less than is being mooted - but nonetheless the sum received will be put to good use in not only clearing any historic debts but also assisting the club’s stability going forwards.
In the meantime, the club will be doing all it can to ensure that the suspension is lifted. We will be making no further comment at this stage.
