Business consortium pursues rescue plan for Maldon & Tiptree FC

A business consortium is developing a proposal to secure the future of Maldon & Tiptree FC amid threats of the club closing. Representatives indicated plans to wind up affairs following reports that ownership could no longer fund operations. The club’s current owners, Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, remain in custody awaiting trial on multiple criminal charges. A spokesperson for the club stated that local business people have been working on a potential investment to ensure the team remains in the community. The senior men's team has played four Isthmian League matches this season, though recent fixtures were postponed. Fans have launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a potential takeover or the formation of a phoenix club.

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