Football club served with winding up order

Rochdale Football Club has been served with a winding up order by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

However, this step has been described in a statement from the football club as “unnecessary.”

The official club statement reads: “Rochdale AFC would like to clarify the situation with regards to the listing of a winding up proceedings by HMRC on 25 August 2010.

“The listing was made by HMRC as a consequence of a disputed amount of just over £20,000 and despite club officials being in discussions with HMRC to try and resolve this matter HMRC took what the club believes to be an unnecessary and aggressive attitude.

“The club has paid the disputed sum in full and continue to investigate this matter, reserving the right to claim any refund that may be due.

“In paying the disputed amount HMRC have confirmed to the club on the 12 August 2010 the dismissal of the proceedings.

“Rochdale AFC would like to confirm that all payments to HMRC for both PAYE and VAT are completely up to date.”

Rochdale Chief Executive, Colin Garlick, said: “We are very disappointed that HMRC chose to take the action that they did particularly as we were in dialogue with them to resolve this matter, it is unfortunate that this had happened at a time when the club has worked so hard to bring, and keep its tax affairs up to date.”