Dulwich Hamlet FC - The ongoing battle to save the club and its grounds
A battle between developers owning the grounds for Dulwich Hamlet FC, the Council and others means that the football club may lose its home.
Key facts
- Nov 29 Council Assembly. Joint motion amdt on pitch acquisition/fan ownership agreed w/ Labour
- Club/manager attend CA to support Labour motion
- Nov: Council and developer in negotiations
- Nov: Developer withdraws planning appeal
- Nov 1st, developer allegedly ceases financial support to the club
- Oct 2017: DHFC threatened with bankruptcy
Key articles
18 Oct 2017: Dulwich hamlet facing bankruptcy: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dulwich-hamlet-facing-bankruptcy-after-11361378
18th Oct 2017: Dulwich Hamlet's future unclear as they're told to raise £150,000 in 14 days: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dulwich-hamlet-bankruptcy-southwark-council-meadow-green-dale-a8006571.html
11th Oct 2017: Why the battle between developers and Southwark Council is threatening the future of Dulwich Hamlet FC: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dulwich-hamlet-future-southwark-council-developers-champion-hill-green-dale-meadow-partners-gavin-a7994291.html