Post by didier on Jun 14, 2021 20:48:05 GMT 1
Bad news from Twitterland ;
It is with deep regret and sadness that we have informed the Hellenic League that Abingdon Town FC will not be playing in next seasons Hellenic League.
The club has been forced to give up its Step 6 status after new owners of Culham Road were unable to negotiate a new lease.
Culham Rd was purchased by Irama at the end of last year after the previous owners wanted to sell. Despite attempts by the Management Committee to discuss a way forward, Singapore Property Development company Irama, made it impossible to move forward, with ridiculous demands
Despite the lack of income during COVID, Town looked to be progressing over the last year on and of the pitch by correcting the wrongdoing of the last few years. With no funds coming in due to COVID, and unable to negotiate with Irama we had to make the devastating decision.
We would like to thank everyone involved with the club, including the fans, players and wider football family for your support over the years at Abingdon Town.
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Irama (supported by Ian Rush apparently) also own Whyteleaf FC in Surrey - they too have effectively closed today
It is with deep regret and sadness that we have informed the Hellenic League that Abingdon Town FC will not be playing in next seasons Hellenic League.
The club has been forced to give up its Step 6 status after new owners of Culham Road were unable to negotiate a new lease.
Culham Rd was purchased by Irama at the end of last year after the previous owners wanted to sell. Despite attempts by the Management Committee to discuss a way forward, Singapore Property Development company Irama, made it impossible to move forward, with ridiculous demands
Despite the lack of income during COVID, Town looked to be progressing over the last year on and of the pitch by correcting the wrongdoing of the last few years. With no funds coming in due to COVID, and unable to negotiate with Irama we had to make the devastating decision.
We would like to thank everyone involved with the club, including the fans, players and wider football family for your support over the years at Abingdon Town.
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Irama (supported by Ian Rush apparently) also own Whyteleaf FC in Surrey - they too have effectively closed today