Statement from Mr Evans

After a nervous wait to see if a forthcoming statement would bring bad news, Tony Evans has spoken on a deal to buy a majority stake in the club.

Evans was hoping to get the deal done by Sunday the 7th of August, but now that deadline looks like being missed, the Liverpudlian investor spoke to COWS on what’s gong on.

‘I had a very positive meeting today and the majority of shareholders are behind the deal for my consortium to take a majority stake in the club.’

‘I’d like to reassure the fans that all the new players and backroom staff that have been brought in the last few weeks are all within the existing budget for this season.’

‘There are more players to follow with Didi (Hamann) and Willie (McStay) proving an attractive coaching team for them to play under and learn from. Some have turned down bigger moves to come and play under our management team.’

‘This deal has taken longer to complete than I was hoping but both parties are confident that we will have the deal done before the end of the month.’

‘Let me be clear that I am in this for the long term and have a plan for the future. In fact since being appointed a director, less than a month ago, I have already saved the club £200,000 and identified other areas where money can be saved.’

‘I have also had a positive meeting with Stockport Council and can reveal that work will begin on a new training facility within the Borough in the coming months.’

‘Talks with the Council are continuing as the long term ambition is to build our own purpose built stadium in the borough.’

‘This club has been mismanaged over a long period of time and as we move towards a new era, it’s important that the fans know that my consortium is fully committed to delivering the success, both on and off the field, that this club deserves.’

What do you think? Another Melrose scenario? Deal will be completed? Leave your comments below.