Scunthorpe United taken over after previous owner withdrew funding and banned fans
Scunthorpe United have announced a successful takeover by local businesswoman Michelle Harness.
Harness has assumed control of the club after former owner and chairman David Hilton told the board that he would be withdrawing his funding - before banning fans who had been vocal on social media. Despite fears over the future of the club, a takeover has been completed after Hilton requested no fee.
Harness has said: "I would like to thank everyone who assisted in the transaction, especially David Hilton.
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