BREAKING NEWS: Lewes FC 'not for sale'

This morning (Friday) managing director Martin Elliott released a letter sent to a consortium which wanted to buy the club.

It said it would not be in the 'best interests of the club' to sell.

He also dismissed reports that former manager Steve King would be reinstated.

Mr Elliott said the club was currently negotiating with Lewes District Council about the possibility of taking over the trust which owns the football ground and surrounding area.

Discussions were also underway with Sussex Downs College to set up community sports scheme.

He said: 'With these issues still unresolved we believe that it would not be in the interest of the club or the community project to change ownership at this time. However, we do wish to work with someone with the view of them taking over the club as the opportunity presents itself.'

Mr Elliott concluded: 'The club is not for sale but the board would consider an offer if one was received, no offer has been received.

'The matter is now closed and the board will be confirming the current set up with Kevin Keehan as manager.'

On Monday the club received a bid from an unnamed consortium and the Lewes FC board of directors were due to discuss it last night (Thursday).