'Major goal' to buy back Huish Park
"We've had numerous discussions with the council who have been incredibly supportive," he added. "Things are progressing nicely and hopefully that will happen sooner rather than later."The Glovers have been renting Huish Park from the council since the sale went through just over three years ago. The deal to sell the ground and 11 acres of surrounding land was initially approved in 2020. It was spearheaded by former Yeovil chairman Scott Priestnall, who said it was needed to "help the club survive". Priestnall sold the club to Martin Hellier shortly after the sale was completed during a period of turbulence, and at a time when they were briefly relegated to National League South. Under the terms of the lease the club are able to buy back the stadium, and Robins said owning it had many benefits."There's a rent bill that wouldn't need to be paid - that's the main thing - but it gives us options to secure the long-term sustainability of the football club," he said. "It's so important for fans and supporters to think you've got your own stadium."Yeovil begin the 2025-26 National League campaign at home to Hartlepool United on Saturday, 9 August in the first match under Srinivasan's tenure.
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