Berwick Rangers chairman Kevin Dixon issues heartfelt appeal amid £140,000 loss reveal

Berwick Rangers chairman Kevin Dixon has delivered a heartfelt message to supporters, addressing the financial pressures that the club are currently facing.

At the time of writing, the Borderers find themselves 14th in the Lowland League East following a difficult start to the new season, but in a fresh appeal, Dixon has also outlined the challenges his side are facing off the pitch as well.

In a lengthy statement, the Shielfield Park chief said: “As Chairman of Berwick Rangers Football Club, I want to begin by saying a sincere thank you to every one of you who continues to stand behind our club.

“Berwick Rangers is more than a football team. It is part of our town, our community, and our history. It belongs to the generations who have supported it before us, to those who support us today and, importantly, to those who will follow us in the years ahead. That is why I believe it is important to speak openly and honestly about where we are as a club, the challenges we face, but also the many reasons we should be proud and positive about our future.

“Unfortunately, we are currently looking at a loss of more than £140,000 for the 2025/26 season. That is a significant figure and one that we cannot ignore.

“At present, the financial losses being incurred by the club are being covered by myself and our Vice Chairman, Chris Butler. We are both businessmen and, quite simply, no businessman wants to continually operate at a loss. However, we are also both extremely passionate about Berwick Rangers and committed to its future. We have been prepared to provide that financial support because we believe in this football club, its importance to the town and what we can achieve together.

“Our commitment is to get these losses under control in the near future and put Berwick Rangers on a much stronger and more sustainable financial footing.

“But Chris and I cannot, and should not, do this alone. Berwick Rangers represents our town, and I believe the future of the club has to be a shared responsibility. We need the town, our supporters and our local business community to play their part and stand alongside us, particularly during these difficult times.

“That support can take many forms. Coming through the turnstiles, sponsoring the club, advertising at Shielfield Park, enjoying our hospitality, attending club events, or simply encouraging others to get involved all make a genuine difference.

“We are not asking anyone to solve the club’s financial challenges for us. We are asking people to get behind their local football club and help us build something Berwick can be proud of for generations to come.”