COLWYN Bay Football Club are “reluctantly” considering a shock return to the Welsh football pyramid due to the ongoing financial problems at the club.

A special meeting was held on Tuesday, February 25 for anyone associated with the club, where chairman Bill Murray announced the decision due to the fact that it costs around £100,000 a year to stay competitive within the English domestic system.

The departure of previous chairman Dave Titchiner due to ill health has plunged the Seagulls’ into financial uncertainty, with a lack of investment from local businesses and a drop in those attending matches also playing a significant role in this decision.

There is enough money to see out the remainder of the campaign, but after that the future becomes even more uncertain.

Representatives from Colwyn Bay FC are now looking to set-up a meeting with the Football Association of Wales with a view to returning into the Welsh pyramid, where it is expected they would start in the Lock Stock Welsh Alliance.

Manager Craig Hogg outlined his “shock” when the full extent of the financial problems were detailed to him and assistant manager Neil Coverley, and he also stated his future “would become clearer” once a full strategic direction has been presented to him.

Hogg, said: “‘It was a shock when I met with the board and the gravity of the current financial situation was explained to me.

“Thankfully the club have the funds in place to see out the remainder of this season and I have had confirmation of that.

“I’m told that there are planned discussions with the FAW this week to explore the prospect of Colwyn Bay joining the Welsh Pyramid.

“We have nine league games left and nothing changes, we will plan and prepare the playing squad as normal, with a view to getting the best results we can. Hopefully that will continue again this Saturday at Newcastle Town.

“My future will be clearer once the club has come to a final decision and has formalised its strategic vision moving forward.”