WEYMOUTH chairman Martyn Harrison is talking to potential investors in a bid to secure the club's future.

Last night the hotelier told Echosport that several people have contacted him offering help and that one possible deal could even result in him relinquishing his backing from the club.

Harrison said: "I have spoken to quite a few people, there are ongoing meetings and I am hoping to have some good news soon on the financial side. Loads of people have been offering help and it is just whether they come good or not.

"I am talking to somebody about coming in and running the club which does not involve me and talking to others who do involve me but time does seem to be slipping by quite quickly at the moment.

"Football is very emotive and had it just been about business I would not have done what I did. Now we shall just have to see what comes out of the next day or two. We are trying to do all that we can to save money on the wage bill and we are all trying to do what is best for the club.

"Like I said a lot of people have been offering help and assistance, and it is good that has been happening."

Former boss Garry Hill and his assistant Kevin Hales, who were relieved of their duties last week, offered their services until the end of season to Harrison yesterday. But no arrangement could be struck.

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