THIS BLOG WAS CREATED FROM THE VERY BEGINNINGS OF SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC'S FORMATION

Scarborough Athletic F.C were formed on June 25th 2007 following the winding up order imposed on the old club after the local council turned down the club's survival plans. The club were finally forced into liquidation with debts of £2.5 million by a High Court judge, and so ended the club's magnificent 128 year history, no thoughts or consideration was to be spared for anyone connected with the club or the towns footballing public. However a trust had been formed and we were prepared for such a situation should it arise. The Seadog Trust applied to the Northern Counties East League to enter newly formed Scarborough Athletic and they were succesful in their application.
The new club are a continuation of the old one, they have the same kit, badge, motto etc and most importantly have kept a large number of the old supporters. This blog was started by me from the very beginnings of Scarborough Athletic FC and will follow the fortunes, both good and bad of the newly formed club as they try to get back to the higher levels of the football pyramid where they rightly belong. A rival team has also been formed 'Scarborough Town', I do not expect that particular club will have much of a future, but do they realise the damage that they are causing to the future success of football in the town, our town cannot support 2 teams, Athetic are here to stay, we are the town's number one football team and will return to the higher levels of the game in the next few seasons..


THIS BLOG WAS ESTABLISHED FROM THE BEGINNINGS OF SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC AND WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE CLUB ON THEIR JOURNEY BACK TO THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE. I AM NOT HERE TO ADVERTISE OR MAKE MONEY FROM 3RD PARTY LISTINGS, I AM HERE TO SIMPLY FOLLOW THE CLUB AND TRY TO KEEP THIS BLOG AS INTERESTING AS POSSIBLE. COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.

Friday, 14 March 2008

POSITIVE SIGNS FROM THE LOCAL COUNCIL

Council confirm objection to Athletic Ground covenant removal…13/3/2008
…positive moves to return football to the town
Board members of Scarborough Athletic FC, along with Supporters Direct Acting Chief Executive Dave Boyle, met with Scarborough Borough Council officials on Tuesday 11th March to discuss the club’s ambitions to play football within the town.
Head of Legal & Democratic Services Ian Anderson confirmed that the Council has lodged an official objection with the Lands Tribunal regarding the application to have the covenants protecting the Athletic Ground (McCain Stadium) removed. A date has yet to be set by the Lands Tribunal for this case to be heard.
Leader of the Council, Tom Fox supported the idea of football returning to the town, saying: "We are keen to see that we have a sports facility that benefits the whole community, a facility that could support the town having, amongst other things, a football team that would have sustainable and realistic ambitions and popular support.
"Scarborough Athletic FC has popular support and on the evidence of what I have seen, they are realistic in what they want to achieve. Securing the McCain Stadium is most important if we are to have the opportunity to provide those community facilities which could see a return of football to the town."
Club Chair Simon Cope welcomed the backing, adding: “We certainly appreciate the Council’s desire to help us find a home in Scarborough, and look forward to working closely with them in the coming months, and indeed in the coming years. It is essential for the long term future of senior football in Scarborough that the correct, sustainable, solution is sought.”
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