Macc Town FC can’t pay wages owing to Brexit!

A winding-up petition issued against League Two club Macclesfield Town has been adjourned, yet again, with the club’s bosses unbelievably implying Brexit is hindering their financial situation.

Macclesfield Town FC owe an undisclosed amount of debt to HM Revenue & Customs and on Wednesday, the club appeared in court for the sixth time in six months.

Their lawyer told the court they were waiting for “international payments” to arrive and he understood Brexit was having “some impact”.

The Silkmen first had the petition adjourned in May, with monies owed then reported to be £73,000.

Macclesfield are 14th in League Two, four points off the play-off places and 11 points clear of the relegation zone.

Earlier this month, players and staff asked the English Football League for help after their salaries weren’t paid.

Editor: We’ve heard Brexit being blamed for some crazy things but this caps it all. The judge should ask to see details of the “international payments”. If they aren’t forthcoming jail the lawyer for contempt and the owners for perjury.