{"id":610,"date":"2026-03-15T01:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=610"},"modified":"2026-03-15T01:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:14:05","slug":"penrith-panthers-head-has-released-the-following-statements-regarding-d-read-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/penrith-panthers-head-has-released-the-following-statements-regarding-d-read-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Penrith Panthers head has released the following statements regarding D&#8230;.read more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-611\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b25lY21zOjM1ZmUzOTIzLTI2NTYtNGE4Ny04MzY1LThmNTA4ZGZhYjRhMjplNGUzNGUxZi0zZDcxLTQ2YjAtODlkMS0wZDMxNDJkZWI3Njc-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b25lY21zOjM1ZmUzOTIzLTI2NTYtNGE4Ny04MzY1LThmNTA4ZGZhYjRhMjplNGUzNGUxZi0zZDcxLTQ2YjAtODlkMS0wZDMxNDJkZWI3Njc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b25lY21zOjM1ZmUzOTIzLTI2NTYtNGE4Ny04MzY1LThmNTA4ZGZhYjRhMjplNGUzNGUxZi0zZDcxLTQ2YjAtODlkMS0wZDMxNDJkZWI3Njc.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In a brief message shared with supporters and media, Cleary acknowledged that the matter has generated significant attention but urged fans and the public to remain patient while the club works through the situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand there has been a lot of speculation and discussion,\u201d Cleary said in the statement. \u201cRight now, our focus is on handling things internally and ensuring everyone involved receives the support they need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers organization also asked for privacy as discussions continue behind the scenes. 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