Transfer embargo for Chester
20 Jun 2008 - 18:30:23
Chester City have been placed under a transfer embargo after it was revealed that some of their players had not been paid for at least two months.
The Professional Footballers' Association have revealed that they have been providing financial assistance to the club to assist in the payment of players' wages.
The development means that City's signing of former Yeovil Town midfielder Anthony Barry is now in doubt.
A statement on the PFA's official website read: "In response to recent reports with regard to Chester City's attempts to sign players for the 2008-09 season, the PFA wishes to clarify the situation to ensure that all members are fully aware of the issues that the club is currently facing.
"The PFA has provided financial assistance to the club for some time to assist in the payment of players' wages.
"The majority of the players currently at the club have not received any payment for two months, or more.
"The PFA have, therefore, advised the Football League of the monies outstanding to the players, and the Football League has placed an embargo upon the transfer of any registration by the club until such times as the payments due to the current playing staff are made."
