New 'wealthy' local businessman in talks to take over club
BREAKING NEWS
Published Date:
11 November 2008
By Brian Pollard
A WEALTHY Sussex businessman is set to meet with Lewes FC bosses to discuss taking over the club, the Sussex Express understands.
A club source confirmed that the un-named individual will meet with senior club officials towards the end of the week.
It is understood that the businessman, who is out of the country at the moment, is not part of any group or consortium.
Lewes FC managing director Martin Elliott has already met with local businessman and Rooks fan Lee Cobb, who headed an unsuccessful takeover bid six months ago, while Mr Elliott is set to meet a separate group looking to take over the club.
There are also a number of individuals who have offered cash help to the club.
Meanwhile, a club spokesman has revealed that the club has received 36 emails protesting at tonight's fundraising 'dog night' at Hove Greyhound Stadium. The writers of the emails are protesting at the club's involement in a sport they believe practices cruelty to animals.
The full article contains 176 words and appears in Sussex Express Series newspaper.
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Last Updated:
11 November 2008 5:23 PM
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Source:
Sussex Express Series
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Location:
Lewes
