MALDON & Tiptree FC have confirmed that a consortium of local business people is working on a proposed investment into the club.
The Jammers said discussions have been ongoing “for some time”, with the aim of securing a sustainable future for the Pitching In Isthmian Premier side.
In a statement, Maldon & Tiptree said: “We can confirm that a consortium of experienced, local business people have been working for some time on a proposed investment into Maldon & Tiptree FC Ltd.
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“We remain extremely committed to securing the club’s future and are continuing to work constructively with all relevant stakeholders to reach a conclusion.”
Maldon & Tiptree did not disclose the identity of the prospective investors, the scale or form of the proposed investment, or a timetable for an agreement.
The Jammers said it was unable to provide further detail because of the sensitivity of the discussions, but stressed that protecting the club’s long-term position in the community remained central to the talks.
The statement added: “Given the sensitivity of the situation, we are unable to comment on the detail of the discussions at this stage, but our intention is very clear: to secure a sustainable future for the club and protect its place at the heart of the community.”
Further updates are expected once discussions with the relevant stakeholders have reached a conclusion.
There has been uncertainty regarding Maldon & Tiptree’s future, with the Jammers Fans Association (JFA) stating that they were aware a selection of supporters had received an email from the club’s representatives ‘regarding their intent to liquidate Maldon & Tiptree FC’.
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The JFA say the club’s fans have been left facing an “impossible choice” between attending matches to support the management team and players, or staying away from home games amid concerns over where their money goes.
Maldon & Tiptree are hoping to return to action this weekend, after their previous two games were postponed by the Isthmian League.
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The Jammers’ scheduled games against Cray Wanderers and Brentwood Town were called off.
Maldon & Tiptree are due to visit Cambridge City in the FA Cup first qualifying round tomorrow.
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