But Brent Walker, 17, had a distinction all to himself.

Bills had not been paid, despite the fact that the club had already given money to Brent Walker to pay them.

Brent Walker announced an interim loss before tax of £79.4m (v £133.5m).

Brent Walker purchased the marina in the mid 1980s.

Brent Walker, a British leisure and drinks company, said it would pay cash for the businesses.

Police were called into leisure giant Brent Walker last year when directors alleged that £12.5m 'went missing' from the group.

However, a consortium led by its management reached agreement with Brent Walker at a higher price.

Brent Walker said it expected the buyout negotiations 'would be successfully completed shortly'.

Brent Walker spun off the majority of the tied estate as a separate company.

The race was upgraded to Group 1 in 1990, and backed by Brent Walker until 1991.