HOW IT ALL WENT WRONG AT SIXWAYS

■ Jun 8: Sportsmail reveal several Worcester players are considering legal action after not being paid on time for May.

■ Aug 17: The Premiership side are issued with a winding-up petition by HMRC. They are told to settle an unpaid tax bill of more than £6million or face liquidation.

■ Aug 24: An American consortium, led by former chief executive Jim O’Toole, announces its intention to save the club if they are put into administration.

■ Aug 26: Worcester’s owners write to all members of staff to deny reports the club are on the brink of administration.

■ Aug 30: Staff and players are told they are unlikely to be paid for the month, leading to a potential exodus of players. They pull out of pre-season game a day later.

■ Sept 1: Steve Diamond insists Warriors will fulfil their opening fixture.

■ Today: Worcester face London Irish despite uncertainty over

payment of wages.