Fans in rally to rescue crisis hit Boro

By Neil Harvey

THANKS: Jimmy Ginnelly

CRISIS club Nuneaton Borough say the collective effort of supporters has enabled them to carry on playing this week.

Borough stunned the football world by suggesting that last week’s game with Alvechurch – played at a neutral venue at Stratford Town’s Knights Lane ground – could be their last after being kicked out of their Liberty Way home.

But after a large crowd saw them rally to a 3-2 victory which took them into the Southern League Premier Central play-off places, Boro were able to commit to away games against Coventry Sphinx on Tuesday night, and at Banbury United in the FA Trophy yesterday.

Owner and manager Jimmy Ginnelly and a number of his players have offered to play on reduced salaries to keep the club competitive during the current crisis.

“Not only does your support boost the players, we also receive a share of the gate receipts,” the club said in a statement.

“This week we will continue our attempts to liaise with the landlord to find a solution and reopen the stadium. That is our priority, but if this fails a ground share will also be looked into, although it is not an ideal or preferred solution.

“We have received several enquiries regarding a potential club takeover and will be evaluating these options this week. We are open to any proposals that would ensure the club’s continued existence.

“The club’s survival over the past few years has been a testament to the relentless dedication of well-meaning people who have invested their time, resources, and finances to maintain Nuneaton’s status as a Non-League football club.

“Thanks also to Jimmy, Andy, the first-team staff and all the players for accepting reduced wages and demonstrating exceptional performance on and off the field.”