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expatriate · 11-10-2009, 19:38

I hereby announce that my shareholding in Accrington Stanley Football Club will be donated at no cost to the fans of the club.

I have been involved with the club for over 17yrs now. I hope to remain involved for a very long time to come.

These are tough times, and actions speak louder than words. As of today, Sunday October 11th, I remain worried about the future of our club. I am worried about the immediate future on Nov 2nd, and worried for the months afterwards.

I believe that by donating my shares to a true forum for the fans and supporters, I can lead by example and show that no one person is bigger than the club. At this point we should all shoulder arms and push towards a resolution that works for the club, without fear and favour.

I would recommend that ASSF be the recipient of these shares. I confirm I am neither a member nor shareholder nor director of ASSF, and I make or influence no decisions. I further recommend that ASSF link together with other fan based group including OSC and work to convert itself into a trust as soon as practical, and that the directors of ASSF - who are a fine and honourable set of people - try to engage with the existing shareholders of the club to drive forward an agenda that has ONLY ONE objective. To create a healthy and diversely supported club that we can continue to be proud of.

In closing I wish to thank all the people of East Lancashire and beyond who have been incredibly supportive in the past weeks and months and who have contributed to the club's appeal. I also wish to thank the players who have sent me messages of support. I stand in awe of your dedication, and that of the various staff and unpaid volunteers at our wonderful club.

with my warm regards to you all and your families
Ilyas Khan

11-10-2009, 19:38	#1
expatriate Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 213 Liked: 31 times Rep Power: 311	Statement on Shareholding I hereby announce that my shareholding in Accrington Stanley Football Club will be donated at no cost to the fans of the club. I have been involved with the club for over 17yrs now. I hope to remain involved for a very long time to come. These are tough times, and actions speak louder than words. As of today, Sunday October 11th, I remain worried about the future of our club. I am worried about the immediate future on Nov 2nd, and worried for the months afterwards. I believe that by donating my shares to a true forum for the fans and supporters, I can lead by example and show that no one person is bigger than the club. At this point we should all shoulder arms and push towards a resolution that works for the club, without fear and favour. I would recommend that ASSF be the recipient of these shares. I confirm I am neither a member nor shareholder nor director of ASSF, and I make or influence no decisions. I further recommend that ASSF link together with other fan based group including OSC and work to convert itself into a trust as soon as practical, and that the directors of ASSF - who are a fine and honourable set of people - try to engage with the existing shareholders of the club to drive forward an agenda that has ONLY ONE objective. To create a healthy and diversely supported club that we can continue to be proud of. In closing I wish to thank all the people of East Lancashire and beyond who have been incredibly supportive in the past weeks and months and who have contributed to the club's appeal. I also wish to thank the players who have sent me messages of support. I stand in awe of your dedication, and that of the various staff and unpaid volunteers at our wonderful club. with my warm regards to you all and your families Ilyas Khan