Welling United owners hit back in player row over wages
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by Matthew Panting
Welling's owners have hit back at their players over public
claims about late paying of wages.
The club's management and playing staff issued a statement
following Saturday's defeat to Dover, expressing their concern that
wages were still not up to date.
But the club have now expressed their disappointment at the
timing as they look to get the Wings back on a stable financial
footing.
"The club like the supporters is hugely appreciative of the
efforts of the players and management team who so far this season
have produced a strong performance despite the off the field
challenges," said Welling owners Barrie (pictured) and Barry
Hobbins.
"Whilst there are elements of truth within the statement the
club's view is that the facts that have been presented in a way to
make matters seem far worse than is actually the case.
"We will not go into details within the statement as it is our
considered opinion that the worldwideweb is not the place to be
discussing the wages and personal circumstances of our
employees.
"More importantly, it does nothing but hinder the club's ongoing
attempts to resolve the financial challenges that it is faced
with.
"The club, as previously stated, is in the midst of a crucial
financial review. Real progress has been made but matters are far
from being concluded and we are continuing to negotiate the support
of our key creditors to ensure we have a viable business model
moving forwards."
Welling's players had stated: "We have experienced problems with
the payment of wages and match bonuses since November 2010.
"Despite what may have been said at one point during this period
our wages were four weeks behind.
"Though we were assured that the wage problem would be resolved
by 1 January 2011, at the present time we are still owed one and
half weeks wages and there are also bonus payments outstanding.
"Regrettably, at times we have been promised payments but those
promises have not been fulfilled and there is no clear indication
of when the monies owed will be paid."
Welling did not play a home league game between November 13 and
the turn of the year, losing a potentially lucrative home game with
Bromley over the Christmas period, while just 739 fans turned up
for last weekend's derby with Dover.
Tuesday, January 25 2011
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