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Phil Parkinson hopes for a quick resolution to the boardroom drama which threaten to overshadow Wanderers’ excellent start.
Second in the table and through to the third round of the Emirates FA Cup, there is plenty of scope for optimism on the pitch at the Macron at present.
In comparison, the club’s ownership remains in a state of flux, leading to a feeling of uncertainly among supporters and staff alike.
Ken Anderson has struck a deal in principle to buy Dean Holdsworth’s 40 per cent stake but is yet to receive the all-important green light from BluMarble Capital Limited, the senior debt holder at the club.
It was revealed last week by Anderson that without a change in the funding structure, serious financial problems could once again arise.
Parkinson is keen to avoid disturbance but has been pleased with the reaction of his players in the build-up to Sunday’s 3-2 win over Sheffield United.
“Ideally, we don’t want any distraction but it’s hard to stop people talking about it,” he said. “It is probably inevitable. All we tried to do is focus ourselves on the players and training and the players have done that really well.
“We just hope that everything gets resolved and that all the good work which has been done by so many people to get this club up and running again can keep carrying on in the right direction.”
BluMarble already have security on a £5million loan taken out by Holdsworth’s Sports Shield company to buy the club from Eddie Davies back in March.
Repayments on that loan, which with interest is expected to total around £7.4million, are currently due at the end of the season.
Discussions between Anderson and BluMarble are believed to be centred on the term and security offered, with no agreement yet made.
On Sunday, the Bolton Wanderers Supporters’ Trust issued a statement confirming they would be meeting with representatives of the Football League on December 13 to discuss their concerns.
The trust has issued an open invitation for fans to email questions, comments or suggestions on their recent statement, or their forthcoming meeting to enquiries@bwfcst.co.uk or to trust chairman, Ian Bridge, on ian@bwfcst.co.uk .
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Second in the table and through to the third round of the Emirates FA Cup, there is plenty of scope for optimism on the pitch at the Macron at present.
In comparison, the club’s ownership remains in a state of flux, leading to a feeling of uncertainly among supporters and staff alike.
Ken Anderson has struck a deal in principle to buy Dean Holdsworth’s 40 per cent stake but is yet to receive the all-important green light from BluMarble Capital Limited, the senior debt holder at the club.
It was revealed last week by Anderson that without a change in the funding structure, serious financial problems could once again arise.
Parkinson is keen to avoid disturbance but has been pleased with the reaction of his players in the build-up to Sunday’s 3-2 win over Sheffield United.
“Ideally, we don’t want any distraction but it’s hard to stop people talking about it,” he said. “It is probably inevitable. All we tried to do is focus ourselves on the players and training and the players have done that really well.
“We just hope that everything gets resolved and that all the good work which has been done by so many people to get this club up and running again can keep carrying on in the right direction.”
BluMarble already have security on a £5million loan taken out by Holdsworth’s Sports Shield company to buy the club from Eddie Davies back in March.
Repayments on that loan, which with interest is expected to total around £7.4million, are currently due at the end of the season.
Discussions between Anderson and BluMarble are believed to be centred on the term and security offered, with no agreement yet made.
On Sunday, the Bolton Wanderers Supporters’ Trust issued a statement confirming they would be meeting with representatives of the Football League on December 13 to discuss their concerns.
The trust has issued an open invitation for fans to email questions, comments or suggestions on their recent statement, or their forthcoming meeting to enquiries@bwfcst.co.uk or to trust chairman, Ian Bridge, on ian@bwfcst.co.uk .
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