Whitefriars Old Collegians Football Club and Donvale Football Club hereby announce that they have mutually agreed to not continue their discussions towards the forming of a merged club for 2015 and beyond.
For the past 4 months, both clubs have been undertaking a thorough process to evaluate and bring together a proposal for consideration by their respective membership. This has been a considerable commitment by both clubs with all options being considered. Out of this process, the decision has been reached that a workable solution cannot be achieved which would be agreeable to both sets of members.
As in all such cases, there will be speculation and suggestion as to what may or may not have happened for the Clubs to reach this decision. The Clubs wish to now focus their attention to the remainder of the 2014 season and then beyond. No further public comment will be made by the Clubs in relation to the above decision.
Both Clubs have worked closely together this season in fielding a team which combines both Whitefriars and Donvale players and have a strong mutual respect for each other. This continues to be their main priority for 2014.
Whitefriars and Donvale Football Clubs both wish to acknowledge the great work undertaken by their respective sub-committees, the understanding and support they have received from the playing group throughout this process and the ongoing commitment and support of their members, sponsors and supporters.
Last Modified on 13/07/2014 21:07