Staying at Hamilton stadium 'could have finished Accies'

Hamilton Academical faced severe challenges and financial penalties that led to their relegation. Due to complications with stadium ownership negotiations, they decided to relocate to Broadwood Stadium instead of moving to Cumbernauld. Chairman Jock Brown explained how attempts to buy New Douglas Park failed when the seller withheld crucial company information, which could have endangered the club’s future. He refuted claims about unpaid rent and criticized the conditions of their tenancy. Ultimately, the club seeks a safer and more sustainable venue within its home town.

“It became impossible to stay at New Douglas Park...we tried for many months to purchase the company which owns the stadium but the seller refused to provide all the normal information about the company.”

“That would have been irresponsible in the extreme and would almost certainly have finished the club,” Brown emphasized, highlighting the risks involved in the potential buy.

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