CHAIRMAN Anthony Hampson says Worcester City’s board and fans’ trust have “cleared the air” following a “really positive” meeting.

Worcester City Supporters’ Trust have been at loggerheads with Hampson and his directors over the future running of the Vanarama National League North outfit.

Their bitter dispute has led to resignations from the board, clashes at meetings and calls for Hampson to stand down as chairman amid increasing fears the club could go bust within the next three years.

However, at a “full and frank” discussion last Friday, the under-fire chairman says the trust have agreed to work with the board to secure the future of the exiled club.

“After a difficult few weeks this was a really positive discussion,” Hampson said.

“We have been able to clear the air and confirm that we all want what is best for WCFC.

“We absolutely want the trust to be part of securing that future.”

Trust members were left furious when their bid to make City a community benefit society was rejected at a general meeting earlier this month.

But in a joint-statement, it says the board, who were against the move, are willing to review the ownership structure of the club “at the right time”, including the option of community ownership.

In the short to medium term, it says the focus is on “ensuring the continued financial stability” of City.

It also admits these “assurances” were welcomed by representatives of the trust, saying they “remain committed to the best possible outcomes” for City.

Trust chairman Dave Wood said he was behind the proposal for continuing dialogue with the board over the club’s future.

“We all need to work together for the success of WCFC, and we will continue to engage with the board and do what we can to support (manager) Carl (Heeley) and the team,” Wood said.

“We will be consulting the trust membership to keep them informed on the progress of these talks.”

This month has seen trust members Rob Crean, Jem Pitt and Mike Davis resign as directors after claiming they had been “deliberately excluded” from board meetings.

The trust believe becoming CBS would help keep the club, who have about £530,000 left in the bank, alive and secure investment to build a stadium in Perdiswell.