Council leader issues statement following news that Harlow Town Football Club has gone into adminstration
Football / Sat 10th Jan 2026 at 06:17pm
THE LEADER of Harlow Council has issued a statement following the announcement that Harlow Town Football Club has fallen into administration.
Harlow District Council owns the freehold of the ground at Barrows Farm in The Pinnacles area off Elizabeth Way.
Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council said:
“The news that Harlow Town FC has entered administration is deeply concerning. For generations, thousands of Harlow residents have supported the club through good times and bad, and it is their interests that must come first.
“Unlike any other sporting club in the town, Harlow Town FC operates as a limited company owned by an individual rather than as a community-run organisation.
“My sole focus is on protecting football in our town, the volunteers, and the supporters – not the company itself.
“We are working urgently to establish the full facts, and I am clear that the council will do everything within its powers to safeguard football in our town and stand firmly behind the supporters.”
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Adam
2026-01-10 20:01:27
Football is a hobby a pass time why should the local council care about that. Dan focus on what you collect our taxes for not a hobby.
Peter
2026-01-10 22:54:02
You might not like football or hobbies.but it important in many way that institutions such as football. Clubs thrive. It bring people together and help with mental health issues..i hope things work out for the club and it's loyal fans
David
2026-01-10 23:52:09
Adam As usual your talking total rubbish.
Jasper
2026-01-11 09:13:54
I bet you have already got a buyer lined up ready to erect some high rise blocks for outrageous prices to rent.
John
2026-01-11 09:54:40
Im with you Pete. Harlow Town FC is important to this town and its people. Not all of them as Adam points out. The town should have and deserves a bigger better supported more successful club. Like our MP Chris Vince I believe you both care about the town you serve and are both doing a good job. Do what you can Dan to keep Harlow Town FC going.
Panny
2026-01-11 12:47:39
We have been here before.This is a tragedy in the making.lt was only a couple of years ago Harlow had to drop out of the league with a new dodgy pitch .Never any informed communication .Always alot of unanswered questions.The club has been failing for years ever since Mr Cunningham took control.The club have been living financially beyond their means. Is it the ghost of Danny Norris? The Receivers will have an idea where it went wrong with the money. The vultures will be waiting. Let's please be informed and have some good news for a change.My guess is no news for months. What a sham and shame
Ted
2026-01-11 13:21:46
Adam. Your Ebenezer Scrooge in disguise.
James Gamble
2026-01-11 14:19:24
Dan you can say the same about the Playhouse, museum and many other facilities.
Realist
2026-01-11 18:46:59
Adam,Jasper and James Gamble, are you always this pessimistic, or are you the prophets of doom. What’s it like being you and writing rubbish, get yourselves a life and cheer up.
Ronald McRonald
2026-01-12 11:26:43
We need more bodies in the box .
Jasper
2026-01-12 14:05:45
Realist i do have a life. When you take off your rose coloured specs and look behind the glossy ads etc you might just how underhanded some of these schemes are. Ive been here 5 yrs and i cannot see any positves. When there are i will congratulate but whilst all these closed meetings and lack of honesty and transparency are going on who can you believe
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