8:13pm Friday 25th April 2008
By Howard Griggs
Lewes tonight refused to confirm they have parted company with manager Steven King.
Speculation is rife the club have sacked their manager just days after being crowned Blue Square south champions.
However, neither Lewes nor King are prepared to comment on the rumours.
Managing director Martin Elliott said the club would be making a statement on certain issues next week but would not confirm this was about the manager's position.
Elliott spoke earlier in the week about the need for a cash injection to assist the club following promotion to the top level of non-league football.
Among the problems facing Lewes are getting the Dripping Pan an A grading within 12 months of reaching Blue Square premier. Elliott revealed the club had already spent £1million on achieving a B grading for their ground.
The Argus understands a group of investors are getting involved with the club and want to bring in their own manager.
One local football figure being linked to the group is Albion commercial manager Kevin Keehan, who is known to be quitting his job with the Seagulls at the end of the season.
The fear among supporters is that if King was to leave for whatever reason the championship-winning squad could follow him out of the club. King himself refused to say anything today.
There is sure to be confusion among supporters for tomorrow's final league game of the season at home to Weston-super-Mare. Lewes are due to be presented with the championship trophy after the game.
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