Ken Andersons Bolton fiasco is ‘the worst kind of ownership you can ever see’, says Simon Jordan on talkSPORT

Ken Andersons Bolton fiasco is ‘the worst kind of ownership you can ever see’, says Simon Jordan on talkSPORT
Simon Jordan has blasted Ken Andersons ownership of Bolton Wanderers as ‘the worst you can ever see’, after the Championship club were handed a stay of execution by the High Court.The Trotters had faced administration or liquidation over an unpaid tax bill of 1.2million, but at a High Court hearing on Wednesday they were given time to settle their debts and avoid a winding-up order.They now have two weeks to find a new buyer, after the club confirmed on Tuesday night that a proposed takeover had collapsed.Its the sixth time in 16 months that Bolton have fended off a winding-up petition due to unpaid tax and VAT, having won a similar stay of execution three years ago to allow previous owner Sports Shield BWFC to complete a last-minute takeover.3

Bolton owner Ken Anderson (front, left) has been hammered for his handling of the club’s finances

Current owner Anderson bought a stake in the club during that buy-out and took majority control in 2017 after Sports Shield went into liquidation.But Anderson, who owns 94.5 per cent of the club’s shares, has come under fire for struggling to finance the running costs of the club.And former Crystal Palace owner Jordan blasted Andersons failures on talkSPORT on Wednesday afternoon.Speaking to Jim White, he said: I think theyve been badly managed by a variety of people and the latest instalment is Ken Anderson. The main threat is whether they are going to get a wind-up petition to stick, and I dont think they will. But if they did, Id be concerned for Ken.If hes allowed this to happen, rather than take the easier route to go into administration where he can still make a deal, and he puts Bolton in a situation where they are liquidated, then that is the most irresponsible ownership; even worse than what they experienced at Leyton Orient, even worse than what they have experienced with Roland Duchatelet at Charlton.This is the worst kind of ownership you could ever see.Getty3

Jordans comparison with Duchatelet is particularly scathing given the ongoing turmoil behind the scenes at Charlton

Bolton have struggled to pay the wages of their players and wider club staff over the course of the season.Trotters stars received their salaries for February late, while the was doubt over whether their recent game against Millwall a 2-1 win for the Greater Manchester side would go ahead over policing costs.Bolton currently sit second from bottom in the Championship table and would face a 12-point deduction if they fail to settle their debts.Anderson has been branded a ‘rogue chairman’ for his failure to financially back the club since his takeover.And Jordan said the Trotters chief has ‘no business in being involved in football’.3

Bolton fans have campaigned for Anderson to sell their club this season

If you buy a club, youre going to have to go into your pocket and fund it,” he added.“You dont get a free pass. You dont get to go in there and pay yourself, you have to support the football club.I dont believe that is whats happened at Bolton, I believe that its been seen as an opportunity to make money from the club.Theres nothing wrong with owners making money from a football club, as long as theyve done their bit and their responsibility of building the club up. When the club is successful, everybody should share, as long as that means the clubs advancement is not stopped.I can only assume that Ken wants to be able to achieve the maximum return for Ken, at the same time as Bolton.When you take on a football club you have a responsibility, you become a custodian of it. Especially a club in a situation like Bolton sitting in the Championship, it needs investment otherwise you have no business in being involved in football.”

If you buy a club, youre going to have to go into your pocket and fund it. Boltons been seen as an opportunity to make money. You have a responsibility.This is the worst kind of ownership.@SJOpinion10s analysis on #BWFC pic.twitter.com/a0CtVC6LeD— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) March 20, 2019

---

Sadio Mane sends message to Liverpool fans amid links of mega Real Madrid transfer SADIO MANE has told Liverpool fans he wants to become a legend for the club amid links to a mega transfer to Real
Sadio Mane tells Liverpool fans he wants to be legend

---

Scotland's No.1 transfer blog has you covered. (Image: SNS Group) Steven Gerrard has warned Nice that a bid of £8 million is disrespectful to both Rangers and Alfredo Morelos.. The Rangers
1081 Best Europa League images in 2019 | Premier League

---

Shaun Harvey will step down from his role as the English Football League's CEO at the end of the season. Harvey will end a five-and-a-half-year reign after the EFL play-offs have been completed in
Former Leeds United chief Shaun Harvey to step down from EFL

---

Valencia vs Arsenal live on talkSPORT: Commentary, stream and confirmed line-ups for Europa League semi-final clash All you need to know to tune into the action at the Mestalla By Marc Williams
Valencia vs Arsenal live on talkSPORT: Commentary, stream and

---

Fulham's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with a 4-1 loss to Watford at Vicarage Road on Tuesday. Will Hughes, Troy Deeney and Kiko Femenia struck as the Cottagers crumbled in the second half and were left 16 points adrift of safety with just five games remaining.

---

Manchester United news: Paul Pogba will not stay and Zinedine Zidane is the best man to manage him, says Mido News May 24, 2019 The Egyptian star, who was represented by the super-agent for a decade of his playing career, says Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is the best man to manage the French midfielder and believes he will soon be heading
Manchester United news Paul Pogba will not stay and Zinedine

---

Maurizio Sarri has taken the blame for N'Golo Kante suffering a hamstring injury during Chelsea's 3-0 win over Watford by saying that the Frenchman should have been rested. The 28-year-old
Maurizio Sarri provides N'Golo Kante injury update

---

Fantasy Premier League tips: Transfer advice for Gameweek 38, including Tottenham, Manchester City, and Newcastle stars The Terriers had their swan song against Manchester United so we don't
Transfer advice for Gameweek 35, including Arsenal

---

Lucas Moura completed a hat trick in the sixth minute of injury time as Tottenham rallied to beat Ajax 3-2 and reach its first Champions League final, ending a remarkable run by the young Dutch
Man City vs Tottenham result, Champions League 2019 report

---

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prioritising signing players with a reputation for working hard as he looks to "set the culture right" at Manchester United this summer.United look set for upheaval after
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals the Premier League points target

---

So Brendan Rodgers is back in the Premier League after being appointed Leicester's new manager on Tuesday. A matter of hours later the former Swansea, Liverpool and Celtic boss saw his new club register a 2-1 win over Brighton at the King Power Stadium, prompting many to label their first win since New Year's Day […]
What this former Newcastle boss thinks Leicester City should

---

Following an unexpectedly close first-half, Salah scored just 14 seconds after Fulham scored a goal that was controversially considered offside. Shaqiri scored his second goal for the club in the second half, as the Reds won 2-0 and temporarily return to the top of the league table.
LIVE: Follow all the Premier League action from around the

---

Liverpool fans rejoice as Luis Suarez header leads to goal against Manchester United in Champions League - 'Forever doing Liverpool proud' Talksport; Luis Suarez: The Champions League teams
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: Reds complete miracle comeback to

---

Chelsea and West Ham target Callum Wilson NOT for sale, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insists The England forward has been linked with a move to either one of the two London clubs this month By

---

West Ham were celebrating on Friday after rising teenage star Declan Rice signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League club. The 19-year-old midfielder, who has made 51 appearances for
West Ham make SHOCK Declan Rice contract call… fans won't be

---