In an interview with BBC West Yorkshire he stated: “My focus was to safe our standing within the IMG grading system. The gradings are launched subsequent week and I would not be doing this if I wasn’t pretty assured we can be a Tremendous League staff.
“And secondly it was to make sure the long-term stability of the membership which is focussed across the future improvement of the bottom. That’s nonetheless just a little method off as a result of it’s out of our arms, however that needs to be my focus going ahead.
“As a part of the settlement I now have complete administration management, despite the fact that it is an choice settlement.
“The explanation we entered into an choice settlement is twofold – one is that I’ve had just a few individuals point out that they wish to spend money on the membership so I actually need to open that one up. We’ve at all times stated there’s a want for brand new funding within the membership so there’s a direct channel via myself for individuals who might wish to spend money on the membership.
“Secondly it provides me the possibility to actually perceive the construction of the membership. I’m speaking primarily about off-field administration alternatives right here.
“The responsibility of anybody taking on a membership like that is that while you transfer on you allow it in a significantly better place. We’re solely custodians for a time frame, so there’s a huge onus on me to guarantee that no matter occurs this membership improves.”
Jepson stated that on the enjoying aspect new signings are imminent, however added: “We in all probability completed a spot larger than individuals thought we’d end [this season], however there have been occasions through the season once we punched above our weight.
“We all know we’re not the completed article. We stated initially of the season we had numerous younger gamers however they now have a yr of Tremendous League beneath their belts and the coaches have talked a few three-year plan. It’s vital we construct on that subsequent yr.”