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‘Good-faith deposit’ a way to prevent a repeat of Bolton mess

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Getty Images | Football finance expert Kieran Maguire from the University of Liverpool thinks EFL need to act differently in the future when ownership is changing at clubs. He wants to avoid more chaos like the situation at Bolton Wanderers in the future. Pictures is Angelo Ogbonna of West Ham United scoring his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers.

EFL told to get an insurance policy against bad owners.

Football finance expert Maguire says governing body must do more. “I think the EFL should have gone in far earlier to determine the extent of Mr Bassini’s finances. It is not the most difficult thing to do."

7 May 2019 - 9:49 AM

By Richard Jolly

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