Is anybody surprised?
Really?
I will never ever understand why owners won’t come out and just say I’m really struggling. They all seem cut from the same cloth. ‘I’ve made a few quid, I know best.’ There always seem to be a mistrust of leaning on the community with honesty, and integrity. I for one, would be more inclined to help the club in whatever small way I could if he just said I’m sorry, I’m in over my head can you help? It’s our club. It’s our community. At the very least talk to us. He might be surprised what the people of the town can offer.