Further to the announcement of the EGM of 7th March, the Trust chair and secretary met with club Chair Simon Gauge in order to discuss information surrounding prospective investors.
Simon volunteered names of prospective investors under strict confidence that these names were not divulged beyond the agreed circulation, but that we could undertake discreet due diligence, the detailed results of which had to remain confidential, but an overview of findings could be published.
Independent and Trust investigations at a basic level have all indicated very positive credentials for these prospective investors, financially, track record in sports related business, business development and very clean images. In making this statement, we can honestly say that the calibre of investor being entertained by the club board is significantly far more credible and long term focussed than what we have seen in recent years. We are wholly encouraged with the direction this has taken. The proof of the pudding, of course, is in the eating. Nevertheless, we are grateful for the opportunity to start the “Dale fans will have you on toast procedure” only to find we could be part of a decent banquet.
We acknowledge that there is a multitude of issues that fans need addressing in relation to the on-going situation and with this in mind, the club and Trust are looking to host a fans meeting in the Ratcliffe, to be shared via the club Youtube channel for our fans that cannot get to the venue, and once the logistics are agreed we will publish details.
Up the Dale.