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FOUL tells Pentith to "come clean" over Judicial Review
Oxford United supporters group FOUL (Fighting for Oxford United's Life) has issued a plea to developer Nick Pentith to come clean over his plans to seek a Judicial Review on the decision to grant planning permission for a nine screen multiplex cinema at Minchery Farm.
The cinema is required to fund Oxford United's new stadium on an adjacent plot of land, without which it is likely that the club will fold. Pentith is challenging the decision because his planning application for a multiplex at Oxpens wasn't allowed to proceed following a public enquiry.
However, FOUL believes that the uncertainty around Pentith's actions is having a detrimental effect on United's fortunes on the field. FOUL Chairman Steve Hanks said: "FOUL believes that the squad situation at the club is being affected by the threat of Nick Pentith's Judicial Review. We think that the uncertainty around the future of the stadium development is the reason why funds aren't being released by Firoz Kassam to allow Malcolm Shotton to strengthen the playing squad. We therefore urge Pentith to come clean about his intentions - is he going to proceed with his actions or not? If so, what is the delay, if not let us know so that we can look forward to the future."
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