Morecambe could face points deduction with players fearing not having wages paid on time this month

MORECAMBE’S players are worried their wages will not arrive on time this month.

The League One strugglers got their money late recently following a cash injection from would-be owner Sarbjot Johal.

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But the Shrimps dressing room has been alerted to a potential snag coming up.

And that may force the EFL to act and dock the club three points.

Championship strugglers Wigan were also recently hit with a three-point deduction over the repeated non-payment of salaries.

The situation got so bad players revolted and refused to train after FOUR missed payments, before calling off their strike action after being paid.

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But things could soon get worse for Wigan, as just nine senior players will be tied down to contracts this summer.

Defenders Jason Kerr and Jack Whatmough are on longer deals but the duo have been troubled by injuries.

Jordan Jones is on loan while Anthony Scully can go.

And Tom Pearce has been available for purchase for the last two windows.

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Striker Josh Magennis does not start that often these days either.

Tom Naylor and Charlie Wyke — both signed on lucrative deals — remain.

While Callum Lang is under lock and key and in Latics chiefs’ plans.

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