Bangor chiefs will not put club at risk over investment plans, insists Michael Halliday

Michael Halliday hopes Bangor can agree an investment deal that could accelerate their progression

Bangor striker Michael Halliday says he’s confident Seasiders chiefs will not put the club at risk in their talks with American investors.

Sunday Life Sport reported that the Playr-Fit Championship side are in line to receive outside investment to the tune of £1m after weeks of talks with investors.

The north Down club has been working on the deal this week and Glentoran legend Halliday hopes the significant investment is banked.

Bangor, who defeated Knockbreda 4-1 at Clandeboye Park on Friday night, want to be a competitive club again in domestic football’s top-flight. The Seasiders overhauled their board in 2017 and Halliday has no fears over the potential takeover.

“The people on the board have the best interests of the club at heart,” insisted Halliday.

“The players don’t know too much about it, but hopefully it goes through as it would be great for Bangor.

“We are seeing more investment in the Irish League and I hope the club can get this one over the line.

“Bangor is a club with great potential and everyone at the club would love to see them back in the Premier League, which is where they deserve to be.

“The board have dramatically turned the club around and put a plan in place to progress through the Leagues.

“There’s just the final step to go to the top-flight and nothing has been done to put the club in jeopardy, and I don’t believe that will happen this time.”

Lee Feeney’s side saw off Breda with Ben Arthurs and Scott McArthur on target in the first half before Adam Neale slotted in the third and a Jake Willis own goal completed the rout. In Saturday’s Championship fixtures, leaders Dundela travel to Ballyclare