05/11/08

The Board of Lewes Football Club met on Monday night to discuss the current financial position along with the budgets to the end of the season.

Although prudent budgets were set for the season there have been a number of circumstances that have affected the club that have led the club to review the current position and consider the best way forward for the club.

The exit from the FA Cup has added stress to the current financial situation. The current credit crunch has meant that some new funding options have not materialised. We now have to reassess the position as the club is under severe financial pressure.  The lower gate receipts have also put pressure on our cash flow.

It is with the best interests of Lewes FC that the board are willing to listen to all and any offers of financial support up to and including the sale of Lewes FC to suitable interested parties. It must be stressed that certain criteria are attached to any full sale of the club that would involve the commitment of the new owner(s) to continue with the youth, under18, reserves and ladies sides, something that the present board holds dear to theirs and the community’s heart.

For the future good of Lewes FC, the club are interested in talking to any parties wishing to get involved with the football club at any level of contribution. The directors are now looking for further help to ensure that Lewes FC can move forward in these difficult times.

If you are interested please contact Martin Elliott at the club on 01273 407975