Olbia's corporate crisis halts training: no training sessions
The team led by Ragatzu: "The time has come for answers and certainties."
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Olbia Calcio as a team is on hiatus. In a press release released late yesterday evening, the players captained by Daniele Ragatzu announced they will not resume training today, explaining the reasons. These reasons are linked to the corporate uncertainty that has dramatically affected the club's Serie D season. Like all other club employees, the club is behind (among other things) in several months' wages and is awaiting a solution, which, at this time, requires a change of ownership, 70% of which is held by the Swiss company SwissPro, which is currently engaged in negotiations to sell its majority stake.
"After months of silence, we believe the time has come for us to speak out," the statement reads. "Up until now, our sole objective has been to work diligently and with commitment, embracing this difficult challenge as our own. However, we believe it is necessary to take a clear stance and express our thoughts." The statement continues, recalling the dramatic derby against Latte Dolce, lost 1-6 at home. "First and foremost, we feel compelled to apologize once again to the city for Sunday's defeat. The support we received from the fans and the entire Nespoli family after the match strengthens this precious bond. To you, we say thank you."
Then, the announcement: "Out of respect for our fans, the first to suffer from this uncertainty, we have chosen to suspend training on Tuesday, October 7th. We are therefore sending a firm and united signal, sharing our motivations with all of you." The reasons for this painful decision follow. "After months of uncertainty, we loudly ask for respect for ourselves and for this jersey. We, the team, are today suffering the silence of an absent and inactive ownership. It is only thanks to you, the fans, the Olbia Calcio employees, and the group of volunteers from the Committee who have rallied around us," the statement continues, "that we have never felt alone for even a moment, but the time has come for answers and certainties."
In closing, the appeal: "We ask the owners to repair the damage done, to respect the workers and, above all, a city that sees 120 years of football history left to decay."
