Friday 8 February 2019 18:40, UK
Owen Oyston faces another court appearance as the long-running saga of Blackpool's ownership looks to be coming to a conclusion.
A hearing has been set for Wednesday next week for Valeri Belokon's application to have a receiver appointed to collect the £25m he is still owed from Oyston.
Belokon has received just £10m of the £31m Oyston was ordered to pay his former business partner by a judge in November 2017, after he was "unfairly prejudiced" over his part ownership of the League One club.
If the application is granted, it would see Blackpool go into receivership, which has heightened supporters' fears that the club may incur a points deduction as a result.
Under EFL rules, the appointment of a court receiver is deemed "an insolvency event", in the same way as a club going into administration.
Sky Sports News understands that, should that happen, a decision on an automatic points deduction and subsequent appeal would go to the EFL board for consideration.
The Blackpool Supporters' Trust have written to the EFL for clarification on the possible outcome.
Christine Seddon, chair of Blackpool Supporters' Trust, said: "We're concerned about a possible points deduction, as it would be hugely unfair to punish the manager, team and fans for the sins of the owners.
"Points deductions are supposed to redress the balance when a team has been unfairly advantaged due to over-spending. Blackpool FC have been unfairly disadvantaged due to years of under-spending.
"We are hoping for justice, not simply the application of the rules because they exist".
The hearing will be heard at the Rolls Building in London by Justice Marcus Smith.
