Wycombe Wanderers director Brian Kane resigns

1:46pm Friday 12th October 2012 in News By Lawrence Dunhill

Photo by Darren Willis Photo by Darren Willis

A WANDERERS director whose financial support helped fund the recent takeover of the club has resigned.

Brian Kane, director for 12 years, has stepped down with immediate effect - citing “personal and family travel commitments”.

It was Kane’s financial support, along with loans from businessmen Ivor Beeks and Don Woodward, which helped Blues supporters buy their club back from previous owner Steve Hayes.

He is quoted on the club's website: “A combination of personal and family travel commitments, coupled with a significant increase in workload in certain other charitable responsibilities, has meant the time I can devote to club matters is below the level at which I believe I can make a contribution that I would feel was appropriate and meaningful.

“At the same time I am also of the opinion that after over twelve years as a director of the club, it is an opportune time to step down and allow the next generation of leadership to have their time at the helm.

“My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed our links with the club and hope to continue supporting the Blues for many years to come. Some of our most memorable moments over the past 20 years have involved the football club and the people concerned.

“I am, of course, always available to offer advice and assistance in any way I can and look forward to maintaining on-going close ties with the club in whatever capacity in the years ahead.”

Director Matt Clarke said: "On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Brian for his efforts over the years. He’s put in an awful lot of work that has gone unnoticed, but has undoubtedly made a significant contribution to the club.

“He’s been a valuable member of the board and knows he is very welcome to come back to Adams Park anytime he wishes.”

Comments (3)

2:55pm Fri 12 Oct 12

mooneysmagic says...

Is he deserting a sinking ship?
Is he deserting a sinking ship? mooneysmagic

6:37pm Fri 12 Oct 12

ChilternsBlue says...

Why is this 'article' glossing over Mr Kane's involvement in and thus responsibility for the disastrous financial mismanagement of the football club under Steve Hayes?

Perhaps Mr Dunhill could rebalance his story to cast a more critical eye over Mr Kane's financial involvement?
Why is this 'article' glossing over Mr Kane's involvement in and thus responsibility for the disastrous financial mismanagement of the football club under Steve Hayes? Perhaps Mr Dunhill could rebalance his story to cast a more critical eye over Mr Kane's financial involvement? ChilternsBlue

8:09pm Fri 12 Oct 12

geoffW says...

ChilternsBlue wrote:
Why is this 'article' glossing over Mr Kane's involvement in and thus responsibility for the disastrous financial mismanagement of the football club under Steve Hayes?

Perhaps Mr Dunhill could rebalance his story to cast a more critical eye over Mr Kane's financial involvement?
For quite a while this newspaper and Cohen were in a very cosy relationship with the Hayes, Kane et al. Can't see them bothering to open old wounds now.
[quote][p][bold]ChilternsBlue[/bold] wrote: Why is this 'article' glossing over Mr Kane's involvement in and thus responsibility for the disastrous financial mismanagement of the football club under Steve Hayes? Perhaps Mr Dunhill could rebalance his story to cast a more critical eye over Mr Kane's financial involvement?[/p][/quote]For quite a while this newspaper and Cohen were in a very cosy relationship with the Hayes, Kane et al. Can't see them bothering to open old wounds now. geoffW

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