Ilyas Khan, a local businessman, was appointed as non-executive chairman and Peter Marsden as president. Between them they have made sure that Stanley go on to fight another day.
"Ilyas and Peter have been fundamental in helping us reach the total," David O'Neill, the former chairman said. "Without their help it is now clear that we wouldn't have made it
"It's a tremendous relief for myself and the fans. It's been an absolute nightmare over the last eight weeks. With all the twists and turns along the way there's not a strong enough word for it."