Crawley Town 'can't comment at this time' on talk of club sale

Crawley Town are remaining tight-lipped on whether talk of the club has been sold are true.
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Fans have been discussing it on social media after an Instagram post from @crawleyreport.

That post said: “Heard some rumours saying the club has been SOLD. Am not yet aware who the alleged buyers are. Can not confirm at this moment if these rumours are true.”

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The Observer approached the club and a spokesman said: “We can’t comment at this time.”

Crawley Town owner Ziya ErenCrawley Town owner Ziya Eren
Crawley Town owner Ziya Eren

Last week, we approached the EFL to see if they could comment. A spokesman said: “Unfortunately we do not comment on change of control matters.”

Crawley fans have reacted to the rumours with a mixture of optimism and scepticism – and there was praise for current owner Ziya Eren, who took over the club in March 2016.

Stephen Dimmock said on Instagram: “Obviously waiting to see if any of this is accurate but if it is true then it could completely change our hopes and expectations in the future. A lot of big questions will need to be asked.”

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Ron Parsons posted on the Crawley Town FC Supporters Group Facebook page: “Sometimes it’s a case of “Better the devil you know.

“This man has singlehandedly kept the club afloat financially for the past few years. If he has to sell up then I hope it’s to someone as honourable as him.”

It is currently unknown how many interested parties there are, but it is understood the club are actively looking for a buyer as soon as possible.

When Eren took over in March 2016, Crawley Town were 16th in League Two and he set a target of reaching the Championship in eight to 10 years.

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Crawley Town are currently 12th in League Two (before last night’s game with Salford City).

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