Update from Kieran Harding

To impart further detail on the outcome from this week’s Extraordinary General Meeting, I would like to provide our wider support base with an update.

The meeting on Monday evening discussed the current situation in relation to the proposal from the Toronto Investment Group. It became evident that there remained clear gaps and outstanding issues still to be resolved. As a result, it was agreed that the Board appoint an additional legal representative who would engage with TIG’s lawyers to explore whether a resolution to those issues could be found.

In addition, a new Board subgroup was appointed involving the Chair, two newly co-opted Board members together with two representatives from the Membership of Cliftonville FC. The subgroup will provide oversight on the discussions and guidance to the legal representative.

The subgroup will report findings to the Board before a final decision on the investment is made by the Members.  We hope that any final decision will be made within the next two months.

I want to thank Members and supporters for their patience throughout, and reassure you that the Board remain focused on protecting the long-term interests of Cliftonville Football Club and our supporters.

Kieran Harding
Chair