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Dunfermline Athletic CEO David Cook has moved to assure supporters that the big-money signing of is designed to lift the club to greater heights.
as he was sent off 20 minutes into his first match last Saturday when Dunfermline Athletic lost 3-0 to Ayr United.
, who joined the club in late March, following the sacking of Michael Tidser, as new owners James Bord and Evan Sofer begin to take control of things.
That has seen the supporters raise concerns whether the club will be able to afford such big spending given their recent financial struggles.
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy will have to find another reliable local-based player in a key defensive position after the country’s first-choice secured a dream move abroad.
“A few fans have raised concerns about the high levels of investment that Park Bench has made in the club after a busy transfer window and then with the additions of Neil Lennon and Victor Wanyama,” Cook said through a on Tuesday.
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“I want to assure supporters that James and Evan are aware of the importance of financial stability for the club.
“They are committed to investing in the club (on and off the pitch) to ensure that we have a bright future ahead. But this will not be funded by external debt. That’s not their model.”
With the club second from bottom in the Scottish second tier and facing the prospect of relegation to the third tier, Cook believes Wanyama, who signed a short-term deal until the end of the season, has what they need to stay up.
Benni McCarthy is determined to transform Harambee Stars into a dominant force in African football ahead of the upcoming CHAN tournament.
“The club was also delighted to welcome Victor Wanyama to the club last week. It’s arguably one of the highest-profile signings in the club’s history, bringing global attention to the Pars,” he added.
“Short-term, we hope Victor’s quality and experience, even despite Saturday’s unfortunate dismissal, will help the club and his team-mates in the run-in.”
Dunfermline Athletic are ninth in the 10-team league with 27 points from 30 matches and badly need wins to get higher up the table with six matches remaining.
They take on Livingston on Wednesday, without the suspended Wanyama, but the former will be back for their league clash against Hamilton Accies on Saturday.
Taiwo Atieno has urged Tottenham Hotspur full-back Djed Spence to visit Kenya and meet Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy before deciding on his international future.
