Gateshead expect players to be paid on Tuesday

Gateshead expect to pay overdue September wages by Tuesday following a takeover agreement with American investment firm Flacks Group.

Gateshead interim chairman Graham Wood confirmed that players and staff will receive their overdue September wages by Tuesday at the latest. The club has been in financial difficulty but reached an agreement in principle with American investment company Flacks Group to take over. The new owners provided an immediate loan to cover wages, with funding released on Friday; international banking procedures have delayed the transfer to Tuesday. The club remains bottom of the National League without a manager after sacking Lee Cattermole earlier this month.