Worksop Town at risk of going bust

As a result of the Tigers' financial woes, life president Keith Ilett has approached Peter Whitehead to ask if he would kindly take over the club as chairman.

Mr Whitehead owns the lease to the football ground on Sandy Lane.

And has said he will take over the reins provided the club can raise £30,000 by the end of February to help pay off debts.

Mr Ilett, who has been actively involved with the club since 1970, is hoping to find 300 Tigers supporters, local people, businesses and anyone willing to pay £100 each into the Worksop Town FC President's Fund to reach the agreed total.

“I appreciate we have been here many times before, but sadly we have now reached another crisis point in the club’s history,” said Mr Ilett.

“Pete Whitehead is a football man with business acumen who is committed to securing the future of the club, having already committed a substantial amount of money, but he insists the £30,000 be raised towards settling outstanding monies owed by the club. He has already invested a huge amount of his own time over the past two months, advising us and helping us with future planning.”

In response to Mr Ilett’s plea, Mr Whitehead has confirmed that an official plaque, in recognition of the names of those individuals and businesses who come forward to help save the club, will be placed in the clubhouse should he take over. Each person would also receive a club membership pass, which would entitle them to certain benefits at the ground.

Further details of how to make contributions to the Worksop Town FC President’s Fund to help save The Tigers can be obtained from the following: Keith Ilett, Life President, Worksop Town FC: 07734 144961; Mick Lowery, Treasurer, Worksop Town FC: 07931 5665087 (evenings only) or at [email protected]; Roger Mills, Secretary and Treasurer, Worksop Town FC Supporters Trust: 07590 609029