A Message From Chief Executive, Andrew Parkinson

Today’s outcome is not one we are happy about, but given the situation we’ve been in over recent months, it is not unexpected.

Miron and his staff have done a valiant job since they arrived of trying to stave off relegation but unfortunately the task has been too big.

The football journey is rarely linear. There are always setbacks to overcome.

It is about how you deal with those and move forward again, and we will be doing everything in our power to make sure we do that.

Our mission hasn’t changed. We want to be able to compete in the Championship. We think we can do this, playing in a different way, which we have seen can be effective over the last 20 games, but unfortunately - we ran out of time.

We have spoken openly that to have the best chance of achieving our mission, additional investment is required to support the existing shareholders and this is something we continue to work towards. We will be able to provide a fuller update on this in due course.

We are always prepared for every eventuality, even difficult ones, and rest assured we have a plan on how we aim to return to the Championship as soon as possible.

We are in the final stages of finalising our new structures within the football department and will be able to announce details of this soon.

We have brought in very experienced external support to assist with recruitment operations during this period of transition, they have been working closely with Miron and the wider football leadership team and our summer rebuild plans are in a very good place.

While discussions have taken place with several members of the current squad about extending their time at the club, we recognise that no longer playing in the Championship can add complexity to those conversations. We remain focused on building a competitive squad within that context.

Finally, a message to you - The Green Army - You have never faltered. We never take you for granted and appreciate that you are the bed rock of this football club and always will be. I just want to say thank you for your incredible support.

We will need you there again next season, and the following season, and so on. And we know you will be.

We’re sorry that this has happened but we will take the learnings and come back stronger.

We will be better for this season’s experience, and we will bounce back.

Andrew.