Rumours on social media that Aldershot Town are in or are going into administration have been dismissed as a “complete fabrication” by their directors.

In a statement on December 17, the board said: “It has been brought to the club’s notice that there is misinformation being spread on various social media outlets that the club has gone, or is going into, administration.

“The club can confirm that this is a complete fabrication which can be traced back to one original source on a national football forum who has for some time been trying to create damaging rumours about the club.

“This individual source has also suggested that players have not been receiving their salaries on time, which is also completely untrue.”

Describing the claims as “nothing more than malicious trolling”, they added: “We are fully focused on giving the manager whatever support he needs to ensure that Aldershot Town can move into a more positive position in the league.”