Broadcaster Jeff Stelling has resigned from his function as Hartlepool United’s president over the therapy of individuals making an attempt to take over the membership.
Stelling stated in a press release on X , exteriorthat supporters had been left in an insupportable place by the actions of present proprietor Raj Singh.
It comes after Hartlepool board members requested the proprietor to decide to additional funding, with a takeover of the Nationwide League membership nonetheless in “limbo”.
Singh put the membership up on the market in April 2023 following their relegation from the English Soccer League and resigned from his function because the membership’s chairman in March this yr, stating his determination got here amid abuse from a piece of the membership’s fan base.
The membership beforehand stated it might not be offered earlier than the top of the 2024-25 season as Singh promised to fund participant and employees wages till the marketing campaign concluded.
Nevertheless, in a press release on Wednesday, Hartlepool stated they have been presently behind with essential planning for subsequent season as a possible takeover drags on.
Stelling, well-known for his assist of Swimming pools on each tv and radio, accused Mr Singh of hypocrisy by stating that he wished to cease funding the membership, however was now “affronted” that others ought to need to take it over.
He additionally criticised the truth that regardless of being a shareholder, he has not been knowledgeable about any potential takeover.
Stelling added: “I’ve not met the would-be patrons however I do know they’ve been making an attempt to purchase this membership for over a yr – not the actions of time wasters.”
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