AFC Bournemouth chairman Eddie Mitchell last night revealed that the club had been served with another winding-up petition by HM Revenue & Customs.
Speaking at a fans’ forum at Dean Court, Mitchell delivered the news as he outlined the club’s financial position.
The majority shareholder confirmed that the tax man was petitioning for an outstanding debt of £314,000, with a hearing set for March 31.
Cherries are currently second in Division Two and travel to Shrewsbury Town tomorrow.
Mitchell claimed a payment of £100,000 – which he said had been raised from advanced season ticket sales – would be made.
Mitchell said the club had raised around £280,000 from the early season ticket offer, although added that the funds had already been accounted for.
He listed where the money had gone, with an insolvency payment swallowing up £28,000 and former benefactor John Piper, £12,000.
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