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Gretna resign from league place | Gretna resign from league place |
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The Scottish Football League has confirmed that Gretna FC has resigned its place in the league. | The Scottish Football League has confirmed that Gretna FC has resigned its place in the league. |
Administrators said on Monday that they felt the Raydale Park side had ceased to exist as a football club after no buyer could be found. | Administrators said on Monday that they felt the Raydale Park side had ceased to exist as a football club after no buyer could be found. |
The SFL previously relegated the side to division three and has now confirmed it has resigned entirely. | The SFL previously relegated the side to division three and has now confirmed it has resigned entirely. |
Gretna went into administration in March with debts at the club totalling about £4m. | Gretna went into administration in March with debts at the club totalling about £4m. |
An SFL spokesman confirmed it was now looking for a side to replace the Dumfries and Galloway outfit in Division Three. | |
"I have this morning received intimation from the Gretna FC administrator of their resignation from the SFL with immediate effect," he said. | |
"I have accepted this resignation on behalf of the SFL and accordingly, we now have a vacancy in the third division and are seeking applications." | |
A number of clubs have already expressed an interest in taking their place in Division Three. | |
Spartans, Annan Athletic, Preston Athletic and Cove Rangers are all preparing applications for their spot. |
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