The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Chairman upbeat over finances
Arbroath chairman Mike Caird has assured worried fans that the club remains in a “safe financial position”, writes Ian
Roache.
The Lichties have had their wonderful campaign in the Championship halted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Caird has moved to ease concerns over cash pressures but did tell supporters that they could help the Gayfield club by buying shares during the shutdown.
He said: “Despite a significant loss of income due to the cancellation of matches and future uncertainty within the game, Arbroath Football Club continues to be in a safe financial position at this present time.
“We are doing our utmost to look after all our staff and players at this difficult time as, like you, we simply don’t know when life, as well as the football season, will continue as normal.
“We, of course, all hope it will be sooner rather than later and we will get to play our remaining 10 Championship matches.
“I have also been heartened by our fantastic supporters who have been asking how they could support the club in these unpredictable days and weeks.
“With this in mind we are reminding everyone that shares in Arbroath FC can be purchased for existing, and also new, shareholders at a minimum cost of £100 for 100 shares.
“If you are interested in buying shares, then you can email the club at office@ arbroathfc.co.uk for more information on how to purchase.
“Not only will you help the club but you will also become a part of the Arbroath FC family.
“New information will be announced on a couple of further fundraising ventures over the next few days and weeks to allow supporters to help the club in whatever small way they choose, to help make up the financial shortfall we are experiencing.”