City Fans United issue statement following boardroom departures at Chester

Chester FC ownership group City Fans United have have released a statement explaining that they are “surprised and disappointed” following the resignations of Mark Howell and Simon Olorenshaw from the club’s board.
Both Howell and former Chairman Olorenshaw made the decision to leave the club on Monday.
The CFU statement reads,”The board of City Fans United are both surprised and disappointed at the recent resignations of Simon Olorenshaw and Mark Howell.
“In Simon Olorenshaw’s statement, he referred to the fact that his views differ dramatically from the majority of the current board. We do not recognise this as an accurate reflection of recent events, and as such efforts were made to ascertain the substance of any perceived differences, unfortunately Simon Olorenshaw declined the offer.
“Mark Howell decided to stand down due to a perceived lack of board support for Calvin Hughes following offensive Twitter postings over the weekend, for which we requested and have now received an apology; We have further requested a full retraction of the original comments made. The board are fully supportive of Calvin in his role as Director and lead of the Football Working Group who in recent weeks have been working hard to significantly reduce on going financial liabilities in the playing squad.
“There have been a number of positives happening over recent months, including the fantastic fundraising, increase in City Fans United membership, development of a draft strategy and improving commercial relationships.
“The City Fans United board are united and wholly focussed, and together with the working groups are committed to delivering the immediate and long term future of Chester Football Club under fan ownership. We ask that all fans continue with the great support that has been especially demonstrated over recent weeks. We are not out of the woods yet but together we can ensure the survival of our football club through these difficult times.”
Defeat to Macclesfield on Easter Monday all but confirmed Chester’s relegation from the National League. The Blues face promotion hopefuls Tranmere Rovers at the Swansway Chester Stadium this weekend.