Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
Sport
Chris Knight

Imminent deadline pushed back as Newcastle United are handed extension that will leave fans waiting

Newcastle United have been granted an extension for the publication of their latest financial accounts.

The Magpies and Crystal Palace are yet to publish their 2019/20 financials, and were previously working to a June 30 deadline after businesses were handed a three-month extension in the face of Covid-19 delays.

However, an update from Companies House on Monday has confirmed Newcastle requested and have been permitted an extension for the accounting period until July 31.

READ MORE: Rafa Benitez and Newcastle fans may have something to say about Sam Allardyce's Everton claim

This means United now have a further month to file the financials for the delayed 2019/20 season, although the financial penalty for missing the deadline is minimal.

It also means the accounts will provide a greater picture of the initial damage caused by the first nationwide lockdown which caused the three-month suspension of the Premier League.

Project Restart saw Newcastle play out their final nine league fixtures behind closed doors in June and July, as well as the eagerly-anticipated FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City.

The Magpies subsequently played the entire 2020/21 campaignin the absence of supporters, with 10,000 fans making their long-awaited return for the final home fixture against Sheffield United.

The latest Companies House filing reads: "The accounting reference period ending 30/06/2020 is extended so as at to end on 31/07/2020.

"Subsequent periods will end on the same day and month in future years."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.