Dunfermline will discover next week how many points they will be stripped of by the Scottish Football League after going into interim administration, the man running the club has confirmed.
Experienced football trouble shooter Bryan Jackson from accountants BDO is now in charge of the Irn-Bru First Division club's finances and operations and has been told to report to Hampden next Tuesday at 3.30pm.
The SFL will consider potential prize money payments Dunfermline are due, any unfair advantage they may have gained in the past as a result of not servicing their debts and how the situation has affected other clubs before making their final decision.
Administrator Jackson said: "I met with David Longmuir and Jim Ballantyne this morning. It was the usual amicable chat – that is until we get to the penalties.
"I put forward the best case I could and appealed for leniency. I know how it all works and I know what they will consider.
"It reassures me that they understand the gravity of the situation."
He added: "They understand Dunfermline were only a couple of hours away from liquidation, which would have left them with a real problem for the SFL."
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