D-DAY LOOMS
Woking fighting for their future on and off the pitch
Woking will know within the next six weeks if their takeover will happen or not,
The NLP understands.
Uncertainty reigns on and off the pitch at the Surreybased club, who are fighting for their National League status having taken just 16 points from a possible 75.
It is our understanding a ‘yes or no’ decision on the longawaited deal will be made in the coming weeks.
The Cards’ started a new era last May, announcing a potential investor, who has since been revealed by The NLP as a property developer.
Planning
It is believed around 250 flats would be built surrounding the club’s current ground and Woking Borough Council would be highly supportive of the idea, but the plans have still not been submitted.
It is unclear how the club will benefit from the property deal although Woking have consistently said the investment will “secure the long-term future of the club.”
On the pitch, rookie boss Anthony Limbrick was appointed last summer – with long-standing manager Garry Hill not offered a new contract – to spearhead a three-year plan to reach the Football League.
The likeable Limbrick, who has worked at Southampton and West Ham’s academy, was backed with a bigger playing budget and an extra day’s training.
After a promising start which saw Woking as high as second and winning 3-0 at League One side Bury in the FA Cup first round, their season is now in tatters.
Slipping Away
Following their dismal run, the Cards lie three points above the drop zone with everimproving Solihull, below them, continuing to pick up points while battling Barrow have two games in hand.
Chairman Rosemary Johnson told The NLP two weeks ago Limbrick still had the backing of the board and believed the property deal had never been closer.
Monday’s visit to relegationthreatened Torquay will play a big part in deciding what division Woking will be in next season.