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Hamilton Academical Sold to Morley Sports Management as Rob Edwards Takes Control

The deal follows an SFA ruling that forced a change of ownership.

Overview

  • Hamilton confirmed Morley Sports Management has completed a 97.5% takeover from Seref Zengin.
  • Rob Edwards and Neil Blankstone join the board as directors, with Allan Currie named interim chairman.
  • The new leadership says its immediate focus is paying overdue wages and putting operational and financial controls in place.
  • The club is understood to pay The Funding Globe about £115,000 for November’s emergency support as Jonny Towers steps down from the board.
  • Players had considered a strike over unpaid salaries before the East Fife game, which was postponed due to a frozen pitch.