Stirling Albion are considering a takeover proposal from a consortium led by Canadian businessman Eric Perez. Under the proposed deal, the group would take an 80 per cent stake in the Scottish League Two club and inject around £1 million in fresh funding.
On Friday, October 30, the club confirmed it had sent details of the proposed investment to current shareholders and members of the Stirling Albion Supporters’ Trust. Club officials made it clear that ownership has not changed, and the bid must first pass the necessary approval processes.
According to The Daily Record, Perez’s group wants to buy an 80 per cent shareholding and pay the approximate £1m investment in agreed instalments.
If approved, the deal would end the Supporters’ Trust’s spell as majority owners. The National reports that the Trust currently holds an 83.4 per cent stake. Under the proposed terms, its shareholding would drop to around 16.7 per cent. The Trust would keep a seat on the club board and hold a golden share designed to protect the club’s identity, heritage and home ground.
Proposed operational changes
The reported plans involve more than a shift in shares. The consortium intends to hire a full-time general manager to run daily operations alongside a commercial lead focused on marketing and business growth. The group also wants to bring in more full-time staff and use its contacts in North America to build revenue through sponsorships, partnerships and hospitality.
However, the proposal does not guarantee a set playing budget or promise specific transfer funds. It remains unclear how the proposed money would be split between the first-team squad, new staff and wider club operations.
Perez has prior football experience through his past involvement with English club Truro City and Northern Irish side Larne. While his background brings an international element to the bid, the real effect on Stirling Albion would depend on the funding delivered and the plans put into action if the deal goes through.
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Next steps for supporters
Fans have owned a majority stake in Stirling Albion since 2010. Companies House records show the Supporters’ Trust holds at least 75 per cent of the club’s shares and voting rights.
Reports indicate that Perez is scheduled to take questions from Trust members on November 27, with a formal vote expected later that night. Even if the Trust and shareholders back the bid, the deal would still need clearance from the Scottish Professional Football League and the Scottish Football Association.
For now, the bid is still on the table. Stirling Albion have promised to update supporters as talks progress, and the club’s official statement reiterates that no change of ownership has taken place.
