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Gateshead fans fear club collapse
Gateshead's future hangs in the balance as financial chaos threatens to end the club.
In brief
Gateshead's future hangs in the balance as financial chaos threatens to end the club. Gateshead faces potential collapse after losing key funding and failing to secure new owners. Originally reported by BBC News.
Gateshead club crisis
Fans fear Gateshead's existence as financial issues threaten the club's survival.
Ownership collapse
Mark Nellist resigned and withdrew funding support after Flacks Group's takeover delayed.
Financial instability
Players and staff unpaid this month as Flacks Group's takeover faces legal issues.
League position
Gateshead bottom of National League with four points from 15 games and no permanent manager.
Recent manager change
Lee Cattermole appointed as manager after Rob Elliot left for Carlisle United.
Wage delays
Wages delayed for players and staff after Nellist withdrew funding support.
Legal issues
Shoreline Limited tried to buy club but agreement nullified, causing takeover delay.
HMRC debt
Club owes more than £200,000 to HMRC and has no home league games since October.
In short
Gateshead faces potential collapse after losing key funding and failing to secure new owners.





