By Dai
April 6 2004

Warriors Benefactor and Chief Executive, Leighton Samuel, has today announced via the official site that he is withdrawing completely from the Warriors at the end of the current season. For full details read on.

The following statement has been taken from the Official Celtic Warriors site www.celtic-warriors.com and informs us that Leighton Samuel will be withdrawing totally from the Warriors by 31st May 2004.

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"It has become increasingly obvious that recent events have given me cause to reconsider my position as benefactor to the Celtic Warriors. Consequently I will be advertising the position of Chief Executive with immediate effect prior to my total withdrawal by 31st May 2004.

My commitment to the Warriors cause has been total in both time and effort and my financial support to date will be in excess of £1million by the end of the season.

The continued on going criticism of the efforts we have made under difficult circumstances by the support base has taken its toll and has forced me to take this decision. It is obvious I do not have the support of the fan base and consequently perhaps it is time for those who have criticised to stand up and be counted.

I feel I have done my best for the Region but unfortunately not everyone appreciates my efforts."