Sky Blue Trust
Press Statement
November 23rd 2007
Members of the Sky Blue Trust's board have today read, with interest, the front page story in the Coventry Telegraph regarding the names behind Geoffrey Robinson's consortium.
In response, Rachael Brown Chairperson for the Trust said:
"Clearly supporters of Coventry City Football Club will have grave reservations about the "Windsor" consortium if the information published in today's Coventry Telegraph is true.
Coincidentally, the Trust is due to meet with Geoffrey Robinson later today and our members will also be meeting with the other interested party next week. A list of identical questions will be put to both consortia. These are all questions asked by supporters over the last few weeks in various different arenas, including fans' message boards.
Following both meetings we will release the facts behind the respective bids to Trust members directly and all Coventry City supporters via the local press and through the fans' websites.
The Sky Blue Trust will also continue to hold discussions with third parties to gather the truth about the situation at Coventry City Football Club. The Sky Blue Trust will ensure that the supporters have a voice that is heard and listened to."
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Natalie Cox, Media Co-ordinator Sky Blue Trust 07746143105
· The Sky Blue Trust is the trading name of the Sky Blue Supporters Initiative, a member owned and democratic Industrial and Provident Society, regulated by the FSA and a member of Supporters Direct representing the interests of the supporters and community of Coventry City Football Club.
· Supporters Direct (SD) is an Industrial and Provident Society, owned by its members, and funded by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund - the partner organisation of the Football Foundation, and in Scotland by the Scottish Government.
· Supporters' trusts have a combined membership of over 120,000 people
· Trusts have now put over £28 million into football, have 12 clubs in ownership or control and there are over 40 supporters' trusts with directors on the boards of their clubs