'Relegate us': Cash-strapped SPFL side lay bare consequences of potential sanctions
Highland club has until next week to stave off administration threat
Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Duncan Ferguson admits that a 15-point deduction from falling into administration would almost certainly relegate the club.
The Highland side need to find a cash injection of at least £200,000 by the end of next week to stave off the threat of administration. Such a scenario would bring a 15-point penalty from the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and the prospect of numerous job cuts - including within the playing squad.
Ferguson has been working without a salary since the severity of Inverness’ position became public at the start of the season and demoted from the Championship last season, Ferguson does not see a way out of dropping down to League Two come May next year should sanctions come into play.
Speaking on Thursday, the ex-Everton man said: "Everyone at the club is finding it difficult at the moment. I hope everybody is still here next week, but we know there's a big cloud hanging over us.
"The CEO Charlie Christie spoke to the lads on Friday and filled them in on the severity of the situation. I think that was a bit of a shock to some of them. It's not been easy for myself, but you've just got to get on with it and try to deliver.
“If we get a 15-point deduction, we are not going to be able to stay in the division unless we probably win every game and every other teams loses every game.
"It would be a nearly impossible task. One we would try to overcome and win games, but if administrator comes in and cuts the squad, which I think he would do, it would really be a tough ask.
"The 15-point deduction would more than certainly relegate us."
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