Statement From Merthyr Board

The board of Merthyr Town FC have released the following statement on their current problems:

'With regret due to current financial situation at the club the Board have had to look at making significant savings both on and off the pitch.  This will hopefully allow us to survive in short term and rebuild going forward.

Cashflow at the club has become extremely tight due to lack of home games since October.  All avenues of expenditure are being re-evaluated to protect club going forward.

Last night members of the board and manager Gavin Williams met with the players.  They informed the players there was no choice but to cut the playing budget significantly.  This has understandably resulted in many of them deciding to leave.

We would like to thank every one of them for their contributions to the success on field over the years and wish them well in the future.  Gavin Williams is confident he will be able to field a competitive team going forward and he is in discussion with players willing to stay.

Saturdays game at Chesham will consist of the club’s development players.  This will give Gavin time to build a team and give current players time to stay.  We ask owners and supporters to be patient whilst we continue to re-evaluate all aspects of the operation.  We have 5 home games coming up soon, and ask you to drum up support and attend in numbers.

If we all pull together we can overcome our difficulties.'

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