Jammers set to change hands

Pitching In Isthmian North side Maldon and Tiptree have shared a statement which suggests that the club is likely to change hands in the near future. 

The prospective new owners are the Drewitt-Barlow Organisation. Robbie Cowling, the current Jammers supremo- and also the owner of Colchester United and of Aspire Media Group, owners of the club's Maldon Stadium, explained:

“I am excited by Barrie and Scott’s interest and would be delighted to hand over the incredible stadium and facilities at Park Drive to them, confident they will take the club to the next level. During my ownership, the stadium has proudly hosted an FA Cup 1st round fixture against Morecambe and a 2nd round televised fixture against Newport County. I will always be a supporter of Maldon & Tiptree FC and am committed to ensuring Colchester United continues working with the club to provide a pathway to professional football for academy and grassroots players."

In an extensive statement, which you can read here and which has been released via the Jammers Supporters Association, the incoming ownership team explains its intentions. It begins:

‘The Drewitt-Barlow Organisation (DBO) is pleased to announce that it is currently in talks with the current owners of Maldon and Tiptree Football club with a view to looking at the possible multi-million pound acquisition of the club and the 20 acre stadium. Managing Director of the DBO, Aspen Drewitt-Barlow, said “my family have very strong ties to the local area, Maldon especially, where our family business has employed hundreds of locals for the past 30 years. My family have worked alongside the local community for many years, and we can see the opportunity in Maldon & Tiptree FC to bring the community together with a common interest of support”. He continued with, “We want to invest in a local team that needs a new lease of life, so that we can bring much needed investment to the club and build on the already sound reputation built up over many years by the current owners. Our commitment will be to the team, the premises, and most importantly, to the fans, to give them the best possible experience we can.’

The statement goes on to mention the creation of an Academy, extensive stadium renovations, new sponsorship agreements, stadium naming deals and much more. Read the detail by following the link above.