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Tuesday, April 01, 2025

Yeovil Chairman To Sell Club Because Of Abuse

The chairman of National League Yeovil has decided to sell the club because of abuse from some fans.

Martin Hellier bought the club nearly two years ago. Stuart Robins will take over as chairman until a new owner is found.

"I am proud of the significant changes made around the club, changes that I believe will benefit it for years to come," Hellier said.

"Helping the club regain its place in the National League was a key milestone, and while the journey has had its challenges, real progress has been made.

"However, due to the pressures placed on myself and my family, I have made the decision to step away from my role."

Earlier he gave his reasons for wanting to sell.

"I fully intend to sell the club and leave as soon as a suitable buyer is found," he said ' 

"It's simply not worth losing the money to be abused and my children abused and so on.

"I would ask in the meantime that you stop the endless online harassment and abuse. You've done enough, it's worked.

"My investment provided the club with the funds needed to get through and provided you with football and promotion to the NL (National League) but has given me nothing but abuse and minus £4m personal deficit," Hellier added.

"So yes, I do not intend to be at YTFC next season. Your abuse has succeeded. Now leave me alone until the end of the season."