FC United are fooling no one, despite getting in early with this effort:
FC United are pleased to announce that a one-year deal has been reached with UniBond Premier Division side, Prescott Cables regarding a ground sharing arrangement for the 2008/09 season, subject to the decision being ratified by members.
The Board is fully aware that relocating to Merseyside may be a cause of concern for some supporters, however, it is confident that fans will understand the decision has had to be taken to secure the financial security of the club for the foreseeable future.
A club spokesperson said: “Moving to Merseyside was by no means our ideal choice, however, we need a smaller, more affordable ground than Gigg Lane. We have been searching for a suitable option in and around the Manchester area for some time but nothing has come to fruition.
“With time running out to secure a new deal, Prescott Cables approached us with a fantastic financial package to share Valerie Park. The offer was simply too good to refuse and we have decided that it is in the best interests of the club to go ahead with this deal for at least one year.”
The spokesperson added: “FC United are extremely grateful to Bury FC for the hospitality they have shown us over the last three years and we hope that supporters will give their backing to the club in what has been a difficult decision. We are sure that given time, fans will get used to life on Merseyside.”
The Board will give a full presentation on why this decision has been taken to the membership and ask for votes in favour of it at the General Meeting on Sunday 13th April. Due to FA rules, members will also have the opportunity to hold a vote on whether to change the club name to FC United of Merseyside.
The Board is fully aware that relocating to Merseyside may be a cause of concern for some supporters, however, it is confident that fans will understand the decision has had to be taken to secure the financial security of the club for the foreseeable future.
A club spokesperson said: “Moving to Merseyside was by no means our ideal choice, however, we need a smaller, more affordable ground than Gigg Lane. We have been searching for a suitable option in and around the Manchester area for some time but nothing has come to fruition.
“With time running out to secure a new deal, Prescott Cables approached us with a fantastic financial package to share Valerie Park. The offer was simply too good to refuse and we have decided that it is in the best interests of the club to go ahead with this deal for at least one year.”
The spokesperson added: “FC United are extremely grateful to Bury FC for the hospitality they have shown us over the last three years and we hope that supporters will give their backing to the club in what has been a difficult decision. We are sure that given time, fans will get used to life on Merseyside.”
The Board will give a full presentation on why this decision has been taken to the membership and ask for votes in favour of it at the General Meeting on Sunday 13th April. Due to FA rules, members will also have the opportunity to hold a vote on whether to change the club name to FC United of Merseyside.
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