MPs demand action to save Worcester

PRESSURE was last night mounting on the Government to help safeguard Worcester’s future, with local MPs insisting that the club are forced into administration this week.

As the Warriors prepare to start their Premiership campaign against London Irish on Saturday — and with takeover talks stalling — their desperate financial plight has reached a critical point. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has been urged to intervene, which is an increasing possibility now, according to leading sources. But it must do so quickly, as the club could face relegation as punishment if they go into administration once the season has begun.

Politicians within the county have united in support of drastic action. Sixways falls within the constituency of Worcester MP Robin Walker, who said: ‘Enough is enough. I wanted to give every opportunity for a solution to be found which would avoid the club going into administration, but it is now clear that this is not in sight.’

His sentiments were echoed by Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, Redditch MP Rachel Maclean and Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier.

It is understood that the DCMS can force Worcester into administration, against the wishes of current co-owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham.