Following Mr Singh’s statement earlier this week and his resignation as Chairman with immediate effect, we would like to take this opportunity to update fans and stakeholders with regards to the current situation and plans moving forward.

The remaining interim Board members will assist and work alongside senior management and staff to ensure that the Club continues to operate effectively and appropriately over the coming months. Additionally, the Board will be supporting with takeover conversations and interest.

We appreciate this situation might be concerning for supporters, stakeholders, staff and players but we would like to provide reassurances that the hard work will continue both on and off the pitch throughout this period. Plans have already been put in place following conversations with senior management and as much as possible it will be business as usual in terms of day-to-day operations. All of the players and staff have been met with and are being supported.

Talks with potential new owners have already begun and will inevitably be ongoing during the identified period. We are enthusiastic that a solution will be found and initial interest from a number of parties has already been received. A formal process has been identified and we will update supporters as and when we realistically can, and as confidentially agreements allow. Please bear with us and appreciate that there will inevitably be a period where we cannot disclose information regarding takeover matters.

We are grateful to Mr Singh for his dedication throughout the last seven years, and in particular for his ongoing support in this interim period as we look to start a new chapter.

As we approach the final stage of the season, we are asking for supporters to get behind the team positively and help driving forward collectively. Your backing and support is needed now more than ever and it can genuinely make the difference to the team come Saturday. Potential investors, sponsors and players are likely to be keeping a close eye on Hartlepool United and this is a great opportunity to showcase the incredible atmosphere that our matchdays hold and how the Club sits at the heart of our community.

We understand the importance of this Club and what it means to the fans and the town as a whole, and we will strive to do everything possible to make sure we will continue to have a Club to be proud of. Never Say Die.