Former Yeovil Town owner and chairman Martin Hellier has spoken of his pride at what the club has achieved as his two-year reign came to an end with the sale of the club to Inflection Holdings, a group owned by Dubai-based businessman Prabhu Srinivasan.
The local businessman, who took over the club following its relegation to National League South in May 2023 and oversaw its immediate promotion back to non-League’s top flight, admitted his time in charge had been “somewhat tumultuous in terms of public relations.“
He stepped down as chairman at the end of May following a public dispute with supporters which has seen many banned from Huish Park for “negative comments and remarks” regarding the club and the former owner.
In a statement published on the club’s official social media accounts, he said: “I have today officially transferred Hellier Group’s stock in Yeovil Football & Athletic Club Limited and Yeovil Town Holdings Limited to Inflection Holdings Limited, officially marking the end of our two-year tenure at the club.
“We are, as a company, and as a family, proud to have played a significant role in reviving the club’s prospects. Jack and I are truly honoured to have forged friendships with so many club supporters, staff, volunteers, players and of course Mark Cooper, and whilst it might have been somewhat tumultuous in terms of public relations, I am proud to have served with my heart if not at times my head, yet I am still resolute in my beliefs that this two-year period will have served to prepare the club to go on to the next level under the ownership of Inflection Holdings.
“I wish Stuart Robins, in all sincerity, the very best of luck as (Executive) Chairman. I know his humility and level-headedness will guide the good ship Yeovil Town through whatever waters lie ahead.
“We are grateful to have served you all. We wouldn’t change a single memory. Thank you, and God bless The Glovers.“
Thanks for your service, Martin.