Former EFL club release statement after ‘very strange’ delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst
FORMER League Two club Aldershot Town have released a statement amid concerns over the filing of their accounts to Companies House.
Aldershot, who finished 16th in the National League this season, are overdue for the publication of their accounts for the last financial year.
The late publication of their accounts has led to the company being issued a notice for compulsory strike-off.
A strike-off notice, which removes a company from the official register, effectively means a company ceases to exist as a legal entity if followed through.
Aldershot are able to object to the strike-off and try and explain their situation to Companies House before the action is carried out against the business.
Aldershot fans have voiced their concern online around the emergence of a compulsory strike-off notice appearing on the club’s Companies House page, prompting a response from the club itself.
A statement issued on X by the club’s official account read: “The Club is aware of recent comments on social media regarding the delay in filing our annual accounts with Companies House.
“The Club want to reassure our supporters and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern.
“The delay, whilst regrettable, is administrative and the result of a migration to a new accounting system.
“The transition has taken longer and proved more challenging than anticipated, but our finance team is working closely with our auditors/accountants to finalise the accounts, which we expect to file within the next seven days.”
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Fans are still concerned by the situation with one supporter labelling it as “very strange”.
While a second wrote: “For full transparency, I think all of us fans would like to see how the accounts are doing”.
And a third added: “Well that eases no one’s mind…”
Aldershot won their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years this season as they lifted the FA Trophy thanks to a 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town at Wembley.
The Shots have been trying to make a return to the EFL since their relegation from League Two in 2013, but are resigned to a 13th consecutive National League season following their 16th placed finish this term.