SWINDON Town officials were today heading to the High Court to take the football club into a second spell of administration.

Lawyers led by director Bob Holt were travelling to the capital to initiate Town's rescue plan.

Should the court agree to Mr Holt's request, the club will be taken into administration before the end of April.

It is hoped that another period will give Town the chance to negotiate with creditors without the threat of being wound up.

Town's lawyers must convince the court that adequate funds are available to remain afloat.

An investment from the board's backer, businessman Sir Seton Wills, should add weight to the case. If an order is granted, it will be the second time the club have been placed into administration.

Town faced the same scenario in February 2000, when then chairman Cliff Puffett handed over the club to accountants Kroll Buchler Phillips.

Six months later millionaire Terry Brady climbed on board and promised a new stadium, but investors Danny Donegan and Ian Blatchley caused boardroom battles and Mr Brady left.

Unimpressed with his successors, a consortium led by Willie Carson took the reins last December. Carson's group now see a return to administration as the only safe course of action.

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