'One interested party' bids to take over Featherstone Rovers as deadline expires
Potential new owners were being urged to get their bids in by 4pm today
One interested bidder has submitted an application to take over rugby league Championship team Featherstone Rovers, after the club collapsed into administration.
The troubled club called in administrators last week after being unable to pay back its debts, with a hearing at the High Court on a potential winding up order subsequently dismissed.
Prospective buyers were told to get bids in by this afternoon, to ensure the club could compete next season.
A statement from Andrew Rosler, Administrator, reads: "I can confirm that as at the expiry of the deadline of 4pm today, there has been one submission by an interested party provided to The RFL in respect of the Club."
"The interested party and the Administrators team at Ideal Corporate Solutions will work alongside The RFL to secure a swift conclusion to the assessment process to safeguard the future of the Club."