Supporters Direct Statement responding to Myfootballclub.co.uk takeover
Supporters Direct today issued the following statement about the
imminent takeover of Ebbsfleet United Football Club by website
consortium, 'Myfootballclub.co.uk':
Spokesperson Kevin Rye, said: "Fundamentally, playing fantasy manager is
not about responsible democratic supporter representation or community
ownership, which are the core values of the trust movement.
"Indeed we are one of the most vigorous exponents of reform of the
ownership structures in football, but our interests are in long term
sustainability and governance of clubs.
"This might be seen as a one off gimmick, harmless enough by many,
however this is a real football club, these are real finances, and real
fans. The question needs to be asked what happens to the club finances
and its supporters if the novelty starts to wear off?"