‘We want you to take charge Sir’

TrustSTFC has published an open letter to Sir Seton and James Wills, the Robins' major shareholders, in the wake of the Advertiser's exclusive revelations yesterday that a takeover could cost £18 million.

And an emergency fans' forum is also being planned for Monday night at the GW Bar (8pm) for supporters to discuss their next step of action.

Supporters' Trust chairman Paul Davis: "The reason behind the open letter is that we want to get the middle man' out of the way and get the deal done as soon as possible.

"Otherwise the outlook for the club is not just very bleak, it's catastrophic.

"If the details about takeover figures are accurate then I don't see how they can do a deal with anyone under these terms.

"If they continue to sit faffing about making ludicrous demands then this club will go down the tube in a matter of weeks. Quite simply, there is no time left."

Davis admitted he will not be waiting by the letterbox for a reply but just wants the long-running saga finally sorted.

"Sir Seton and James Wills are the majority shareholders and need to get hold of the situation.

"If past evidence is anything to go from, then we will not get a response to the letter.

"But the only response we want is to hear that a deal is done which will secure the future of the club.

"We would prefer them to sort the deal out rather than spend time replying to us."

The emergency fans' forum on Monday will be held at a town centre venue still to be confirmed, and Davis said he is hopeful of a big turnout.

"We are looking at Monday night as it will allow people enough time to digest and reflect on what has come out," said Davis.

"Also, there will be enough time before the next league game to organise any action people want to take.

"It is about fans getting together and coming up with a response to this crisis.

"I have no wish to listen to club officials tell us more misleading information."