2<\/p>\n Seref Zengin, owner of Hamilton AcademicalCredit: Kenny Ramsay 2<\/p>\n The club owe over half a million in rent for New Douglas Park<\/p>\n They were also fined \u00a39,000 for breaching \u201cmultiple SPFL Rules\u201d by an independent disciplinary tribunal on Thursday.<\/p>\n Accies<\/a> are tenants at New Douglas Park \u2014 which is owned by former club owner Colin McGowan. He handed ownership of the football club to Accies director Zengin\u2019s company in July 2023.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s emerged the club haven\u2019t paid rent on the stadium for over a year.<\/p>\n Accies\u2019 last published accounts \u2014 for the year ended 30 June 2023 \u2014 show a \u201cbalance due to HAFC Stadium Limited of \u00a3272,204\u201d.<\/p>\n Read more Football stories<\/p>\n However, SunSport understands that figure has since doubled.<\/p>\n There is also doubt over whether Accies will be able to use the stadium for their fixtures next season.<\/p>\n The club are understood to be keen to buy the stadium \u2014 and McGowan wants to sell \u2014 but they have been unable to come to any agreement.<\/p>\n Twelve of the 15-point deduction was down to \u201cremuneration defaults in respect of six players\u201d.<\/p>\n Accies launched an appeal<\/a> with the SFA following a board meeting earlier today.<\/p>\n But they could theoretically be relegated from the Championship this weekend.<\/p>\n Shocking moment Rangers fans attacked by Bilbao ultras in violent street brawl <\/p>\n If John Rankin\u2019s side don\u2019t beat Queen\u2019s Park they would be relegated to League One<\/a> pending the outcome of any appeal.<\/p>\n A statement from the club’s board read: “Hamilton Academical Football Club can confirm following a board meeting this afternoon that we shall be launching an appeal against the SPFL Tribunal Determination communicated to us yesterday.<\/p>\n “At this time, we are unable to provide any further comments on the matter.<\/p>\n “We kindly ask for the continued backing of the players and management team as we enter the final three crucial games of the season. Your support plays a vital role in driving the team forward, and it will be more important than ever as we push for a strong finish.<\/p>\n “Thank you for your understanding and support.”<\/p>\n![\"Seref](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NINTCHDBPICT000982170190.jpg\")
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