Administrator Fry issues reassuring statement

Last updated : 03 July 2009 By James Joell-Ireland

Mark Fry issues a statement that will give Saints fans confident going into the weekend. News breaking late in the day that Gilleco UK Ltd are also interested in purchasing Southampton re-affirms the belief that Southampton FC are far from extinction.

"Since our update last week we have continued in our discussions with a number of parties in relation to an acquisition of the football club," said Fry.

"We currently are very confident that a sale will be achieved and that this process will be concluded very shortly.

"In relation to information regarding new interested parties, we are now in an unusual situation whereby we are receiving offers from a number of other parties very late in the day, but are committed to getting the transaction completed with our current buyer."

"Last week I was very concerned for the club's future following the failure to complete by the then proposed purchaser, but this week has been much more positive and as said we believe a sale is close to completion."

Now I can take my brown trousers off!