Chairman speaks out on clubs finances

Last updated : 31 October 2005 By Smallsy
Rodgers ensured fans that the Bees will survive financially but admitted that the problems at the club are deep routed
Over the last few months Brentford's achievements on the pitch have been overwhelmed by the overhaul of the financial situation of the club.


Martin Allen's men sit fourth in the League but still the talking point in and around the club is the money which will keep Brentford FC going.

Since the crisis cash raise in September Eddie Rodgers told fans yesterday that the finacial position had worsened already but insisted that people should not panic and assured them that he is battling to moving the club away from trouble.

"It is a difficult task to maintain the correct balance regarding both on field and off-field costs, paticularily as a lack of footballing success is likely to lead to a reduced income directly relating to a reduced interest."

Rodgers insisted that the London Bronco's move away from Griffin Park has been covered but would not specify what exactly was the problem,

"We have learned that some of our anticipated income will now now be recieved and there have also been some unprojected additional costs."

The chairman told us that he now faces a difficult situation as the club need a quick solution to secure a future for the football club,

"It remains vital that we are able to raise the balance of money required to carry out stadium improvements."

However the chairman finished by speaking of his hope for a solution to the problems and said,

"Despite the challenges we are currently experiences, I consider that the club is much more an attractive asset, both on and off the field than it was 2/3 years ago"