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NORTH FERRIBY UNITED

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If more proof that the way forward in none league is fan's owned clubs is the only way forward,take the example of North Ferriby.Two years ago they were taken over by the Foster family and this season they won the F.A.Trophy,a magnificent achievement for a Village team.You would think the future would be bright,but no the Foster's have decided to end their association with the club,this leaves the future of the club in doubt.How many more club's and fan's will learn,that short term success nearly always leads to long term disaster.
 
Lots of comments on Twitter that NFU have asked to be demoted a league or two.
 
Its another sad state of affairs considering they only won the FA Trophy a few weeks back looks like there owners have had their kicks for the season!
 
CLUB STATEMENT FROM THE OWNERS.

NORTH FERRIBY UNITED CLUB STATEMENT BY STEVE AND EMAN FORSTER

The last 2 years have seen an injection of over a quarter of a million pounds into North Ferriby United. This has undoubtedly led to the recent success that all involved in the club have enjoyed and experienced. This injection has allowed the focus at the club to be on the quality of its football and resulted in North Ferriby United being 2nd last year, in the Conference North League, narrowly missing out on automatic promotion to the Conference Premier and of course winning the F A Trophy at Wembley this year. An absolutely magnificent time and these achievements will be part of the clubs
history for ever.

However, the commerciality and fan base have not matched the success nor have
they matched the above mentioned funding. The club is totally reliant on the continued
injection of monies from Steve and Eman Forster, even after the success at Wembley.

With this realisation, the club’s only way forward for 2015/2016 is to trade
within its own means and build on strong foundations going forward. The owners will endeavour
to achieve this, in the hope that the recent success at Wembley and the high profile will
encourage others to become involved with the club.

The Forster’s have enjoyed their 2 years at North Ferriby United and will continue with the club until they can transfer to new owners. Contrary to comments already made there is no money being pulled out of the club, in fact the opposite is the case, more money has to be put in by the Forster’s to ensure the club’s continued survival.
 
How could they expect the fan base to match their recent success when they come from a village of around 4,000? Also despite what the statement says about about no money being taken out, but more more is coming in, it's still going to lead to the same outcome surely?
 
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Anyone who visited North Ferriby (neat enough ground in a lovely leafy residential area that it is) will know that whole set was built on financial foundations of sand and it simply wasn't sustainable. Sad for the club and the handful of supporters who followed them, but in reality the community around simply aren't interested in sufficient numbers, especially with a Premier League club on their doorstep.

Speaking of the Premier League, maybe Jimmy Bullard will put in a bid; I think he had a big house just down the road from the ground?
 
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