Iron announce £69K losses

Last updated : 20 November 2005 By Luke Thornhill
The figure was revealed in the annual financial report to shareholders, released by the club this weekend.

Shareholders will be asked to approve the finances at the AGM on Monday December 12, which will be held at Glanford Park.

Entry is restricted to shareholders, with director Rex Garton seeking re-election.

Turnover was up by £267,000 to £2,467,307, but staff costs also rose by £200,000 to £1,787,220.

The club received a loan of £500,000 from directors, which the accounts suggest was used largely to pay off a bank overdraft (which now stands at £58,005 rather than £305,092 a year earlier).

Wharton said: "With such a successful season in the League and a very lucrative FA Cup run I am pleased to report a satisfactory financial result for the year.

"Like the previous year we have made a small loss after depreciation, but what is most important is that we have been cash positive.

"In the past I have been critical of our administration, but under the leadership of (general manager) Jamie Hammond there is a renewed vigour and optimism for the future."