Galway United members accept Comer brothers takeover

Galway United members have voted to accept a proposed takeover by the billionaire Comer brothers.

The SSE Airtricity League First Division side already receive six-figure support from brothers Luke and Brian Comer as part of a sponsorship agreement which is crucial in the running of the club.

That has been ongoing for close to a decade.

However the Comers moved to attempt to take an 85% share of United and the fan-owned club voted at a specially arranged meeting this evening to allow such a move to take place.

The Comers wrote to Galway co-op members in advance of the meet stressing the need to reach the top flight in Ireland for the betterment of football in the county.

United currently sit second in the table in the First Division.

In the letter, Luke Comer stated: "The club needs on-field success. Galway needs on-field success. The players coming through our academy need that football career roadmap.

"The club needs an ownership stake in training facilities. The right structures have to be put in place both on and off the pitch to drive both financial success and financial viability.

"All of this requires significant financial investment and that is why we want the option to acquire majority ownership.

"Our commitment to Galway United has been demonstrated over eight years and our business track record over 40 years speaks for itself. We fully recognise that taking a long-term view over several years that you need to invest to drive success.

"Whilst everyone accepts there is not an endless tap of funds, we are prepared to make that future financial commitment to invest. For 2022, that investment will be approximately €500,000."

Further information was provided to members at the meeting.

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