"We are not a pro-Dubai lobby," said Spirit Of shankly chairman, Neil Atkinson. "However, we take their commitment to supporter representation on the board at face value.
"They have seemed thoroughly decent so far and we expect them to follow through. It is an opportunity we take very seriously.
"The process of working out how to elect a representative is something that will take a great deal of care and consideration and SOS would want to consult as many supporters and agencies as possible to ensure everything is done correctly and above board."