WORCESTER City are on the verge of much-needed investment as the club try to 'rebuild' both on and off the pitch. 

On Monday it was revealed that one of the club's directors, Simon Lancaster, is wanting to make a 'significant investment' into the football club.

City are currently 'fan-owned' as the Supporters Trust own a majority 51% of the club, but that will come to an end if Lancaster's proposal is voted through later this month by the Trust. 

Lancaster has the full support from the Supporters Trust as well as the City board of directors.

"I would be honoured and humbled if the supporters trust were to support this proposal," said Lancaster.

"I would like to pay tribute to Steve (Goode, chairman) and all of my brilliant colleagues on the main board for their unwavering support, and for all of the excellent work they do for the club in often difficult circumstances.

"I would also like to thank the Supporters Trust, they are a group of amazing people who saved the club from oblivion, brought it home to Worcester and made it possible for the right investor to come in.

"These achievements should always be celebrated as a key part in our clubs history. Whatever happens they are also crucial to the club moving forward. I would love to work with them as a partnership, the board, and indeed with everybody connected with WCFC to rebuild a club of which our city can be proud and that our amazing fans deserve.

"Then we can all start enjoying it again! We all love this football club, it is time to reverse the downward spiral, vote for this proposal and get aggressively on the front foot driving this club forward!"

Main club sponsor Martin Pinches admitted that the investment is desperately required in order for the club to just fulfil their obligations to play next season, let alone anything else.

He said: "My understanding of the current financial situation of Worcester City FC is that without major changes to budgets there will be insufficient funds for the club to fulfil its obligations during the forthcoming season.

"Therefore as the long-standing main sponsor, I would urge the Supporters Club Trust Members to accept this proposal as, in our opinion, it is critical to the long term survival of Worcester City Football Club.

"But if this proposal gets approved we can all look forward with positivity."

On the pitch, City finished last season 17th in the Midland Football League Premier and manager Chris Cornes often alluded to the fact that there was very little in terms of budget for players.

The club have fallen behind other clubs in the county, with Malvern Town and Evesham playing above City and the likes of Pershore Town and Worcester Raiders now at the same level.

If they have ambitions to move back up the non-league ladders, investment is obviously needed in order to fund the playing squad.

The date for the Special Meeting is on May 24, where a vote will be taken on Lancaster's proposal.