Former boss Steve Diamond launches bid to buy Worcester Warriors - Ruck

Former boss Steve Diamond launches bid to buy Worcester Warriors

Ex-Worcester Warriors boss Steve Diamond is at the head of one of the two main consortiums looking to take over the financially troubled club.

The 54-year-old, who has financial backing from two as yet unnamed investors, has recruited former Leicester CEO Simon Cohen as part of his takeover team.

“My goal is a sustainable business able to compete back in the Premiership within three or four years,” he said.

“Sixways Village is what we will call the business if we’re successful.” 

Diamond added: “Simon has been very helpful to me with the experience he has of building a hotel when he was at Leicester

“But, for those who think this sounds like a property deal, that is vastly secondary to what we plan to evolve over the next two to five years.”

PREMIERSHIP CLUBS RANKED BY TOTAL DEBT:

#13. Exeter Chiefs – £13m

#12. Gloucester – £27m

#11. Northampton Saints £26.5m

#10. Worcester Warriors – £26.5m

Worcester Warriors flags fly in support of the club as they go through difficult times. during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs at Sixways on 18 Sept 2022 Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

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