Press Statement on behalf of the AFC Bournemouth Community Mutual

Last updated : 09 September 2005 By AFCB CM
The decision was made after several lengthy meetings between Mr Hayward
and fan representatives.

It is widely acknowledged that Mr Hayward has a wealth of experience
running successful amateur, semi professional and professional football
clubs within tight financial constraints.

Mr Hayward was owner and chairman of the club from 1991 to 1994. The
failure of the 'old' football club in 1997 came two years after the end of
his involvement.

The Mutual hopes that the club can begin to start using Norman's
extensive knowledge of the game and business experience in our fight to
turn our club around from its well publicised financial problems.