Douglas - Takeover is fantastic news

Last updated : 30 April 2008 By Deano
Douglas, speaking to rotherhamfm as the proposed detaisl of the deal involving ASD Chairman Tony Stewart were brooen yesterday, was understandably delighted.

He explained: "I think it's fantastic news,' he said. 'It's been announced a bit earlier than we expected.

"The Administrator is confident that these are the people to take the club forward.

"Whether we will be playing at Millmoor next season, I can't say. In the short term I don't want the club to move away from Millmoor - there are issues with the current lease but hopefully negotiations will take place and that might mean we can stay here.

"I don't think the press releases saying that the current landlord had put a bid in were correct. Talks will have to get underway and let's hope common sense will prevail and we can stay here - but I wouldn't bet on it.

"The people behind this bid are football people. They are some local business men who got together and who recognise how important it is to keep a professional football club in Rotherham.

"We've got enough funds to run the game on Saturday against Barnet. I'd like to thank the staff and players for deferring their wages and helping to make this possible.

'As we said in an earlier statement (yesterday), we think the fans should know that this could be the last game at Millmoor so don't put off bringing your children and grandchildren to the game" he added.
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