A Statement on behalf of the Mel Nurse Consortium by Steve Penny of John Collins & Partners Solicitors, Swansea
At 10.55 pm Today Thursday 24th January 2002, the majority shareholding in Swansea City Football Club Limited and it’s trading subsidiary Swansea City AFC Limted was acquired from Mr Tony Petty by a local consortium led by ex Swansea City player and long time supporter of the club Mr Mel Nurse. Mr Petty and Mr Shuttleworth have resigned as officers of the companies and have no legal, financial or other interest in the club.
A further announcement will be made at a Press Conference which will be held at the Vetch Field tomorrow, Friday 25th January 2002 at 11am.