In October 2007 it was reported that the club was up for sale,[24] and the club's existence was again threatened due to an unpaid tax bill.[25] The club had applied to go into administration to stave off closure.[26] In December 2007, a consortium led by Jim Rushe completed a takeover, with Rushe becoming the Club's chairman.[27] However, Victoria Stadium remained owned by former chairman Mike Connett's real estate company Beaconet Ltd., which was in receivership. In January 2009, Connett removed safety equipment from the stadium, causing the club to move temporarily to Altrincham's Moss Lane ground.