Former Welsh Premier champions Llanelli AFC have been wound up at London’s High Court over a £21,000 tax debt.
Lawyers for the club, which formed in 1896 and was a founder member of the league in 1992, said the debt’s size had been disputed since last August.
But Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said no attempt was made to pay £3,000, which was undisputed.
Llanelli finished 11th in the league and had fended off three winding up attempts in the last six months.
However the financially troubled club had also been denied a domestic licence to compete in the league next season.
During Monday’s hearing, Registrar Christine Derrett made the compulsory order which had been sought by the taxman, formally winding the club up.
From BBC News South West Wales, click here to read more.
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