NORTHWICH Vics’ landlord Beaconet Ltd, owned by former club chairman Mike Connett, is due before the High Court next month after creditors issued a winding-up petition.

The Altrincham-based firm, which owns the Marston’s Arena and surrounding land, could be wound up at the hearing in London on November 26.

Details of the case, and the amount of money owed, were not available when the Chronicle went to press.

Mr Connett was unavailable for comment despite attempts to contact him this week.

Vics owner Jim Rushe has assured supporters it will not affect the club.

He told the Chronicle: “I’ve no knowledge of any winding up petition against Mr Connett or Beaconet Ltd, but it has nothing to do with the football club.

“We have a 25-year lease on the ground and we are continuing with the business of running the club.”