New Hamilton owner Rob Edwards has posted a cryptic 'art of war' message on social media, just hours after the club faced further uncertainty on its future amid administration fears.
On Thursday evening, Edwards, whose Morley Sports Management Group (MSM) completed a 97.5 per cent takeover from previous owner Serif Zengin two weeks ago, quoted Chinese philosopher, military strategist and author Sun Tzu, on social media.
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting (Sun Tzu)
— Rob Edwards (@orient1881) January 15, 2026
The businessman, who also owns Ohio Valley Wrestling in the USA, as well as Haverford West AFC in Wales, posted on X, "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting (Sun Tzu)."
This social media update came after an 'important notice' flashed up on screen when visiting Hamilton's official website, which detailed 'unresolved matters' involving the troubled football club.
In full, it read, "Hamilton Academical FC is currently under threat of administration following a default under its secured lending arrangements.
"The Charge Holder has made repeated attempts to engage constructively and reach and an agreed resolution, however matters remain unresolved at this time, including uncertainty regarding the true ownership of shares.
"Further updates will be provided in due course."
Earlier in January, the North Lanarkshire side, now under the control of Edwards, outlined their vision for the club under the umbrella of MSM. "Morley Sports Management is a sports-focused investment and management group with experience in strategic planning, governance, and long-term sustainability within professional sport.
"MSM currently operates Welsh side Haverfordwest County AFC, who compete in the Cymru Premier. The group are also proud owners of Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), a historic American professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky.
"We request that you rely solely on official communication from the club at this stage to ensure full clarity and understanding of the club’s position going forward.
"This move marks a new and exciting chapter for Hamilton Academical Football Club."
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