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expatriate · 27-07-2010, 21:39

Good evening all.

First of all, many many heartfelt thanks to the incredible outpouring of support at the charity fight night, and in the immediate aftermath. I know that Stanley means so much to you all - just as it is so valuable and a part of my own life - but even so I was touched by your warm words. Thank you also for those of you who went out of your way to say hello to my wife Mara, and who extended the hand of friendship to my family. My wife was born and raised in Hong Kong, and spent a huge part of her life in the United States, but she now knows just why Accy and Lancashire deserves to be known as gods own country !

I have kept off the boards for a while, and wanted to get the close season out of the way. I also thought it only fair to allow the MD and CEO the space to get their own gig started.

Just a couple of points of observation and clarification. Firstly, whilst i have not yet actually stepped off the board, that is really a technicality, and there is going to be a board meeting later in August when i expect that will happen. I have therefore absolutely NOT been involved in the day to day affairs of the club since mid-may.

I continue to visit this BB often, and with the friendly games now in motion, I want to let you all know that i remain absolutely available for direct communication if you have any questions or queries. As i think i made clear last year, supposition and speculation are not healthy, so if you are in doubt, just ask me directly. If i can help or clarify, I will !!

I close by making a request. Coley and the boys are struggling in difficult circumstances, but at least the future of the club is not in doubt right now as it was a year ago. Please help them, and the team, get off to a great start by supporting them. For those of you who have the means to do so, please go along to the games, and if you can, please encourage others to do so. The club is bigger than any one individual. No one, not David, not Rob Heys, and certainly not myself are the "owners". You, the supporters and the community own this club. Its future is in your hands, not ours. I was a custodian of your interests for a short while, and nothing more.

with my very best wishes to you all, and hope to see you at the macclesfield game when i am back in the UK.

Ilyas

27-07-2010, 21:39	#1
expatriate Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 213 Liked: 31 times Rep Power: 311	the season ahead Good evening all. First of all, many many heartfelt thanks to the incredible outpouring of support at the charity fight night, and in the immediate aftermath. I know that Stanley means so much to you all - just as it is so valuable and a part of my own life - but even so I was touched by your warm words. Thank you also for those of you who went out of your way to say hello to my wife Mara, and who extended the hand of friendship to my family. My wife was born and raised in Hong Kong, and spent a huge part of her life in the United States, but she now knows just why Accy and Lancashire deserves to be known as gods own country ! I have kept off the boards for a while, and wanted to get the close season out of the way. I also thought it only fair to allow the MD and CEO the space to get their own gig started. Just a couple of points of observation and clarification. Firstly, whilst i have not yet actually stepped off the board, that is really a technicality, and there is going to be a board meeting later in August when i expect that will happen. I have therefore absolutely NOT been involved in the day to day affairs of the club since mid-may. I continue to visit this BB often, and with the friendly games now in motion, I want to let you all know that i remain absolutely available for direct communication if you have any questions or queries. As i think i made clear last year, supposition and speculation are not healthy, so if you are in doubt, just ask me directly. If i can help or clarify, I will !! I close by making a request. Coley and the boys are struggling in difficult circumstances, but at least the future of the club is not in doubt right now as it was a year ago. Please help them, and the team, get off to a great start by supporting them. For those of you who have the means to do so, please go along to the games, and if you can, please encourage others to do so. The club is bigger than any one individual. No one, not David, not Rob Heys, and certainly not myself are the "owners". You, the supporters and the community own this club. Its future is in your hands, not ours. I was a custodian of your interests for a short while, and nothing more. with my very best wishes to you all, and hope to see you at the macclesfield game when i am back in the UK. Ilyas