Late on Monday, the news came that Östersund’s football club had received SEK 3.85 million. In this way, an urgent tax debt of close to SEK 3 million could be paid and the threat of bankruptcy averted.
– It saves the club, but we cannot settle. However, it gives us some time to change and improve the work going forward, says Anders Cederberg.
According to him, the financial follow-up has been weak for a number of years. Especially on the revenue side.
What is it that says you will succeed now?
– Several things. It can be about being more accurate and following up the finances on a weekly basis.
According to Cederberg, it’s also about getting better at taking care of sponsors.
Several fundraising campaigns over the years
At the same time, it is not the first time ÖFK has had difficulty getting the finances together. For several years, there have been recurring reports of negative results and a struggling economy. Private individuals and companies have also repeatedly supported the club via various fundraising campaigns. That was also the case this time.
– The first penny came from abroad and amounted to seven figures. It was incredibly helpful, Anders Cederberg said on Monday.
On Tuesday, he confirmed that that donor is Lars Kling, who also previously supported ÖFK. Lars Kling is one of the founders of Cherryföretagen, one of Sweden’s largest gaming companies.