THE Atlas owners have invited supporters to Sixways next weekend to discuss their rebrand plans, with a decision to be made on 'Sixways Rugby' name.
Atlas director James Sandford confirmed the news on Friday evening whilst being interviewed on BBC Hereford and Worcester.
Emails have been sent out to all supporters, inviting them to Sixways Stadium next Saturday at 1PM, so the new owners can explain their plans for the future.
Fans on the Worcester Warriors' official supporter group Facebook page provided a mixed response.
One said: "We are not going to the Sixways Roundabout Rugby meeting, it’s over."
Another fan added: "Yes I’m going. I think everyone should be there especially those against this. They need to see the real fans and how unhappy the majority are with these changes proposed !!! And wear your warriors shirts with pride."
Some are even boycotting the event: "Not wasting my time, as long as these jokers are involved we have zero chance of seeing any kind of Worcester Warriors again."
"I have booked two places and hope to be part of a capacity audience of disgruntled unhappy Warriors fans. Irrespective of what is said, I shall not be supporting any mens rugby at Sixways unless and until the Worcester Warriors name and community is restored."
On Thursday, Atlas revealed a major shake-up at Sixways, which would see local semi-professional side Stourbridge RFC play their home games out of the 11,000 seater ground under the new name of 'Sixways Rugby'.
The plan would be to sign former Warriors players and merge them with those who currently play for Stourbridge, and get them through the national leagues and into the Championship by 2026.
The announcement was not received well by supporters and the wider rugby community, especially due to the removal of the Worcester Warriors name.
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But Sandford admitted on the radio that he and co-owner Jim O'Toole, "might have got it wrong" when it came to ditching the Warriors brand.
And next week, fans will get their chance to voice their concerns and hear what O'Toole and Sandford have to say about the future.
The Stourbridge proposal is subject to a members vote at their club, as well as the RFU's approval.
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