It’s hard to believe that just eight weeks ago I was at GP arranging the distribution of the crowdfunder. I won’t go into too much detail here, as I don’t think it is appropriate, but it was a surreal couple of hours that opened my eyes as to how dire the situation had truly become at the club. I left at close of play in utter disbelief and fearing the worst. In truth, I thought it was all over for SUFC and the absolute best case scenario would be an AFC up at Quibell or Brumby Hall.
Michelle, however, was determined to save the club. The negotiations for the club alone took a huge amount of patience and whilst it would have been easier to throw the towel in, she managed to get the deal over the line. The progress made by the new board since that day, against all odds, has been truly remarkable. Trying to raise the funds to purchase the stadium, clear the extreme levels of inherited debt and service the wage bill is no mean feat and whilst it has been challenging, they are beginning to overcome the hurdles. There is still a LONG way to go, and they need our support more than ever but we now have our home and I believe a real hope for the future. Well done to all concerned.
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