This is a matter of some urgency.
I have just been made aware of an article from the Hammersmith Times by Dave Evans. I have had no contact from Mr Evans, though I did email him my contact details earlier this evening, as David Davies forwarded me an email from Mr Evans requesting if he could interview me.
The statements contained in the article are misrepresentative and alarmist. As you will all realise, I am in continual dialogue with the club, four times with the last business day, and the fact that I am writing this at 1.30 AM in the morning is indicative of the seriousness with which I view the matter.
You will also be aware that I did not fail to turn up to the club but have delayed my visit pending clarification of a number of items prior to my visit. This was communicated both to the club and yourselves. To come over prior to this would not have achieved a conclusion to our discussions. In fact to help put matters into perspective, Kevin Keegan was my boyhood idol and to miss the chance to possibly meet him and see Manchester City play was a great disappointment. However that is not a reason to fly to London. It is my intention that when I come over, that our arrangements can be finally concluded and that I can contribute to a long and ongoing relationship with the club.
Without putting a specific time frame on things and undue pressure on either party, I was in discussion with David Davies earlier today, and hope that matters with be resolved in the very near future.
As I am unaware of whether the Hammersmith Times is a free paper or whether you have to pay for it, but such sensational writing does nothing for the moral or confidence of the club, for the fans, the business community nor the general population of White City.
Finally, I would like to point out that David Davies has done his utmost to bring matters to a conclusion, and that the reasons for the delay have been beyond both parties control. When concluded, the club and the fans should be very pleased with what has been achieved. As you know I am available to you and look forward to meeting with each of you when I finally do get to London, and I thank you for your patience. I would appreciate if you could post this email to help allay the concerns of your respective members.
Regards, and all the best for a favourable result this weekend
David Thorne
David Thorne cancelled his recent proposed trip to the UK. He has informed the Trust that he is “waiting for the club to sort something out” before he comes over and will keep us informed.