The ECB have contacted Durham's creditors to try to negotiate a part writing-off of debts to put the county on a firmer financial footing

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The Durham captain, Paul Collingwood, has described the ECB's decision to relegate his county, and mete out further punishment through the docking of points in all three competitions next season, as 'a massive kick in the nuts'

Kent are to take legal advice as they seek to appeal the decision to readmit Hampshire to Division One of the County Championship in place of Durham

Kent's chairman, George Kennedy, has confirmed that the club is seeking arbitration with the England & Wales Cricket Board after being overlooked for a place in Division One

Durham's relegation and heavy points deduction penalises players and supporters - but not the people that let them get into financial difficulty

Durham have been relegated from the top flight of the County Championship, with Hampshire staying up in their place, after being hit with a penalty for receiving financial support from the ECB during the 2016 season

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Durham could face the prospect of a points deduction, and possible relegation, as a consequence of receiving financial support from the ECB