# Gateshead fans fear club collapse

> Gateshead's future hangs in the balance as financial chaos threatens to end the club.
- Title: Gateshead fans fear club collapse · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Gateshead's future hangs in the balance as financial chaos threatens to end the club.
- Keywords: gateshead, national league, flacks group, shoreline limited, lee cattermole, gateshead international stadium, hmrc, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvwy7z01jk4zo
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gateshead, national league, flacks group, shoreline limited, lee cattermole, gateshead international stadium, hmrc, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gateshead faces potential collapse after losing key funding and failing to secure new owners.