RalphC Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 1874 Northwich FC with Winsford United FC are pleased to announce a ground-share agreement that will see England's newest football club play at the Barton Stadium for the next two or three seasons. Commenting on the news, 1874 Northwich chairman Paul Stockton said: "We are very pleased to have concluded a deal with Winsford for a ground-share arrangement for two seasons with a possible one season extension. We have been talking to the Winsford chairman Mark Loveless for a while now and I am personally delighted with the result. When we decided to form our new club, we knew that the first major objective would be to secure a home venue as close as possible to Northwich. In reaching an agreement to play at Barton Stadium, for the next few years, we have achieved this aim. This will enable us to progress and establish our club as a key part of the Mid-Cheshire community. I'd like to publicly thank Mark for his kind offer and I am quite sure that the arrangement will be of mutual benefit to both clubs." The 1874 chairman also revealed that he and his Board had also discussed a possible ground-share with other clubs in the area including Witton Albion. "We've had a number of meetings with Witton chairman Mark Harris over the past few months. We were unable to come to any agreement that was satisfactory to both parties. However, I want to make it known that the discussions we had with Witton were extremely positive, open and amicable. Indeed I would personally like to thank Mark for the professional and business-like manner that he dealt with our request to consider hosting 1874 Northwich at Wincham Park". Turning to the possibility of a future permanent home for 1874 Northwich, Stockton said, "Finding a home for the club in Northwich will always be one of our principle objectives and we are currently working with a number of organisations in order to make this a reality and we look forward to making some positive announcements in the future." The move to form a club followed the years of problems caused by poor decisions by owners Mike Connett and then Jim Rushe that led to administration, other financial problems, culminating with the loss of their ground in the town and Rushe moving the club miles from its home - a nearly 50 mile round-trip to Flixton, Greater Manchester. www.supporters-direct.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mayor Of Simpleton Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Good news for them, after the recent episodes with Connett and Rushe. I just hope that they can move back home to Northwich soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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