Luke Patten and Vinnie Anderson owed back pay by Salford City Reds
Monday 7 January 2013 09:28, UK
Image:Luke Patten: retired at the end of the 2012 season and has returned to Australia
A winding-up petition against Super League club Salford has been adjourned until January 7.
Talks
Patten, who retired at the end of the season and has returned to Australia, and Anderson are each thought to be owed around £40,000, while HMRC are thought to be seeking more than £50,000 in unpaid tax.
The City Reds are thought to be at an advanced stage in talks to secure new ownership and investment aimed at resolving their financial crisis.
Long-serving chairman John Wilkinson is believed to be prepared to hand over control of the cash-strapped club if a suitable deal can be finalised.
Talks have been on-going between club bosses, Salford City Council and ground owners Peel Holdings.
