I would hope that it is as our CEO said - a dispute, then a resolution and then a timing issue with the petition withdrawal. One of the Halifax Directors is a relative of mine and he is the most honourable person i know. Whilst he's there i'm confident that there'll be no financial irregularities. I'll bet there's a lot of clubs walking the financial tightrope though, especially in the recession. Borrowed funds are scarce and backers financial assets (other businesses/investments) will be feeling the strain. It is tempting to scoff at other clubs' troubles but the game is too small for us all not to have a sense of solidarity. Whatever trolling and back biting goes on within these forums i think for the good of the game no-one should wish ill on the survival of any club.