Bristol Rovers can ill afford to lose people who have both the skills and the dedication to take the club forward. It lost four such people in the summer and the resignation of John M is another hammer blow to the fortunes of the city’s oldest professional football club.

Acting Trust Chair Gary Marks said:

“Over the past five years since the first seeds of a supporters trust were sown at Bristol Rovers I have worked closely with John Malyckyj on a number of issues that have affected the football club. We have not always agreed on everything but John has always passionately stood for what he believes is best for Bristol Rovers Football Club and, in particular, its supporters. One cannot fail to be impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm that John showed, and especially how much time John gave to the well-being of Bristol Rovers.

“To lose someone of the calibre and dedication of John Malyckyj is something that no club can afford to lose. To see it happen at Bristol Rovers, especially coming so soon after the departure of four directors, is nothing short of a tragedy. I can only hope that the board of our football club realise the folly of their actions before it is too late.”

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