Barrow Raiders have addressed fan speculation over the ‘financial pressure’ currently on the organisation.
The rugby club recently declared that, in light of its failure to meet the basic requirements outlined in the Articles of Association, it was seeking new directors to join the group.
The club revealed last Thursday that it was “desperately short” of employees working in the background. This revelation alarmed some of the fan base because it raised questions about the club’s current situation.
“We are aware that there has been speculation on forums about the state of the club due to the lack of board members,” a Barrow Raiders official stated on Monday.
“It is no secret that there is financial pressure on the club, as there is with every semi-professional sports club without a sugar daddy but every staff member, HMRC, pension and Inland revenue has been paid and up to date.
“Speculation to the contrary, from people who may have their own agenda, does the club no favours.
“We would obviously welcome investment from potential board members or sponsors but in the absence of serious cash investment we have a group of people working incredibly hard without the tag of director.”
Since the appeal, four people have come forward looking for further information about the roles available, said the club.
The club is looking for individuals to officially fill the roles of Financial Director, Commercial and Hospitality Director, Health and Safety Director, Community Director, Media and Marketing Director, Events Director, Ladies Sporting Director, Governance Director, and Business Development Director.
Those interested in taking on the responsibility can contact karen.barrowrlfc@outlook.com, with an Emergency General Meeting then possible to vote in the new directors.
The club looked to reassure fans that, whilst those roles do not currently have people attached, various staff members have been filling the voids.
The open invitation to join the board still stood at the time of writing with Raiders in the process of approaching individuals who they ‘think can do a job for the club’.
