Bolton's financial troubles only appear to be worsening as a difficult 2018/19 season comes to a close.

The club appeared in the High Court over an unpaid tax bill, while they have also struggled on the field and are eight points from safety in the Championship.

The ongoing money problems have created a dire situation at the club, with staff and players not being paid on time and food shortages at the training ground.

It has led to concern among fans over the club's survival and the latest updates suggest the situation is only getting worse.

The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has been providing updates on developments at the club and it appears the club staff are once again fearing for their financial well-being.

"Several members of staff currently checking what has and hasn’t been paid into their pensions," Nixon said on Twitter accompanied with a panicking emoji.

This comes on the same day Nixon broke the news that ex-Watford owner Laurence Bassini's proposed takeover of the club is on the ropes.

It appeared last week that he was nearing his takeover of the club, but it is now understood that a deal is not close.

Following this setback, the latest development only serves to highlight the extremity of the situation at Bolton as this financial saga continues.

The verdict

Bolton's troubles have gone for far too long now. Fans, club staff and players alike are all desperate to see progress made to safeguard the club.

The news that club staff are checking their pensions indicates the effect Bolton's woes have had on livelihoods.

It is not just the club whose future is at risk, as there are individuals who are being forced to pay the price also.