Following requests from a number of fans the Board have decided to extend the period in which share applications will be accepted from members of the Supporters? Trust until 31 January 2009. This will give those fans who feel unable to make such a commitment with Christmas upon us a chance to consider their position again. As has been widely stated, the Board are keen to attract new shareholders from all areas of our fan base and would not want anyone excluded from buying shares because of the financial pressures of Christmas.
The Board fully recognise the financial pressures all our fans currently face and appreciate the commitment all our fans make to the Club, be that through buying shares, attending games, volunteering their time or merely keeping in touch. The Club, of course, is also facing challenging financial pressures and the Board is committed to pursuing all possible ways of providing the Manager with a competitive playing budget. The share offer forms an important part of those efforts.
Finally, I?d like to wish all our fans a happy Christmas.
