Bury’s players have issued a statement urging owner Steve Dale to sell the club quickly. The Shakers, who won promotion to League One last month, are facing a winding-up petition as they owe approximately £277,000 to HM Revenue & Customs. A High Court hearing scheduled for last week was adjourned until June 19 to allow Dale, who only took over the club last December, time to find a buyer. But players who say they have not been paid wages by the club for 12 weeks – the Professional Footballers’ Association stepped in to cover their March salary – have now stressed the urgency of the situation. A statement issued by various players via social media read: “From what we understand the chairman bought the club for £1 with a good understanding of the problems it had. “He openly says this in his first-ever press interview. If it’s become too much, all we ask is that you step aside, move on and stop negatively impacting everyone’s livelihoods. “We have been made aware via various sources that offers have been made to Bury FC, which would see him making money after such a short amount of time in control of the club. “Mr chairman, we know you have no regard or consideration for us as players, our families, or our futures, but please just accept the offer and walk away from our club before you bring it to its knees.” The club were unable to comment on the statement. Bury finished second in League Two but there are now fears the squad will be broken up while manager Ryan Lowe has been linked with Plymouth. The statement added: “As players we are disappointed to find ourselves in this position having had such a great season. We have gone from elation to complete and utter dismay. “As it stands it looks like as players, we may have to start looking at other clubs which is something none of us want to do. “Right now, we should be spending some well earned down time while we are out of season, instead we find ourselves having to consider the future.” Topics Bury, League One, League 2 Bury “safe” according to chairman Dale Four Lincoln players named in PFA League Two Team of the Year Everton to sign Bury starlet Foulds League Two: Bury 0 Rochdale 0 Prospective Bolton buyers must show £25million proof of funds FIFA drops plans to expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams Inverness claim Dundee made ‘unsolicited’ approach for manager Robertson Tottenham star ‘will be a Real Madrid player’ after the Champions League final – report Arsenal overtake Real Madrid in race for £20m-rated Argentine – report 7 new rule changes are coming to the Premier League – but are they good or bad? Manchester United 1998/99: still England’s greatest side Ranked! The 8 best captains in Premier League history Manchester United told to pay £50m if they want to sign Premier League rivals’ youngster Tottenham star ‘will be a Real Madrid player’ after the Champions League final – report