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BBC News
4 days ago
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Hollyhead appointed as Kettering manager
Kettering Town have appointed former Banbury United boss Simon Hollyhead as their new 53-year-old, who was put on gardening leave by Banbury last week following an approach by the Poppies, replaces Richard Lavery at Latimer has previously been assistant manager at Scandinavian clubs Malmo, SK Brann and Odense and filled the same role at he will have the task of leading Kettering to promotion after they missed out on a place in National League North for next season when they lost to AFC Telford in the Southern League Premier Central play-off result cost Lavery his job, despite leading them to the second round of the FA Cup earlier in the season, a run which included a win over county rivals Northampton Town, from League Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger, who scored the winner against the Cobblers, has also left the club."When a club like Kettering enquires, it's very hard to refuse a discussion considering the tradition that has been fostered over 153 years," Hollyhead, who worked as a fitness coach at Warwickshire County Cricket Club for 10 years before moving into football, said."I am really excited by the opportunity and looking forward to meeting everyone at the club in due course." Poppies owner George Akhtar has set a target of guiding the club into the English Football League for the first time, which would mean three promotions from their current place in the third tier of non-league football."After speaking to Simon, I was very enthused by his passion and his commitment to detail," Akhtar said."I believe his vision for the club is aligned with ours and we are extremely excited about the next chapter of this magical club."Banbury, who took four points from their two league games against Kettering last season, have appointed Kelvin Langmead as their new manager.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bill to create football regulator supported by Banbury MP
Plans to establish an independent football regulator have been backed by Banbury's MP, who said it will "protect clubs, empower fans, and keep clubs at the heart of our communities". Labour MP Sean Woodcock has given his support to the Football Governance Bill, which reached its second reading on April 28. The bill aims to fulfil Labour's manifesto commitment to create an independent football regulator and introduce new rules to safeguard clubs and empower fans. The regulator will have powers to intervene in financial distributions as a last resort and compel clubs to democratically select fan representatives that the club must engage with. A new owners' and directors' test will be introduced to ensure club custodians are suitable and finances are sustainable. The bill will also introduce targeted financial sustainability regulation, set a minimum standard of fan engagement, and prevent English clubs from joining leagues that do not have fan support. A new corporate governance code specific to football clubs will be established, and there will be a commitment to improving equality, diversity, and inclusion within the game. The bill aims to tackle rogue owners and directors, implement a club licensing regime, monitor club finances, and improve fan engagement throughout the football pyramid. Mr Woodcock said: "I welcome that the Labour Government have reintroduced a strengthened Football Governance Bill, delivering on Labour's manifesto commitment to establish the independent football regulator and a new set of rules to protect clubs, empower fans, and keep clubs at the heart of our communities. Sean Woodcock (Image: Other.) "For Banbury, I am sure that this bill will provide reassurance to fans. "Clubs like Banbury United are at the heart of our community and social inheritance, passed down through generations. "I am pleased that these clubs' future legacy will now be protected by this Labour Government." The bill comes following the attempted breakaway European Super League, and several high-profile cases of clubs being financially mismanaged. Since 1992, more than 60 clubs have gone into administration. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "English football is one of our greatest exports and a source of national pride which this government wants to see thrive for generations to come. "But for too long, financial instability has meant loyal fans and whole communities have risked losing their cherished clubs as a result of mismanagement and reckless spending. "This bill seeks to properly redress the balance, putting fans back at the heart of the game, taking on rogue owners and crucially helping to put clubs up and down the country on a sound financial footing."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Banbury United stadium issues stall investment
Potential investors into a non-league football club would like "assurances regarding the current and future home" of the team before providing capital, the club has told its members. Banbury United are in the seventh tier of English football and have played their home games at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium since the 1930s. In January, club members voted to explore the potential of a switch from its current community-owned model to private ownership. But chairman Wayne Farrell said despite finding potential investors, the club was at a "significant disadvantage" due to its tenancy agreement with the ground's owners. "The excellent news is that Banbury United – a well-run football club with no significant debt – has attracted potential investors with some ambitious plans," Mr Farrell told members. The club has resided at its home, on Tramway Industrial Estate, on 12-month leases for "many years", Mr Farrell explained. "This lack of security puts the club at a significant disadvantage when it comes to attracting funding and prevents it from being developed in any substantial manner," he said. "Understandably, therefore, certain interested parties want assurances regarding the current and future home of Banbury United FC before they proceed with compiling their full offer and declaring their interest publicly." The club said a series of meetings with its landlord, Tilstone Holding Limited, had focussed on the options for a longer-term lease solution. Mr Farrell said negotiations had "brought both parties close to identifying and agreeing a mutually acceptable pathway". He said options included financial support towards a new stadium, or a longer-term rental agreement at the current ground. But he added the parent company of Tilstone Holding Limited was now subject to a takeover offer and further discussions were on hold until that had been concluded. In the meantime, the club said it would remain community owned into next season, and would operate under a strict budget until it settled on an "exact ground solution". You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Football pitch left submerged by flood-water Private hospital funds football club's new stand Banbury United
BBC News
23-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Banbury United stadium issues stall investment plans
Potential investors into a non-league football club would like "assurances regarding the current and future home" of the team before providing capital, the club has told its United are in the seventh tier of English football and have played their home games at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium since the January, club members voted to explore the potential of a switch from its current community-owned model to private chairman Wayne Farrell said despite finding potential investors, the club was at a "significant disadvantage" due to its tenancy agreement with the ground's owners. "The excellent news is that Banbury United – a well-run football club with no significant debt – has attracted potential investors with some ambitious plans," Mr Farrell told members. The club has resided at its home, on Tramway Industrial Estate, on 12-month leases for "many years", Mr Farrell explained."This lack of security puts the club at a significant disadvantage when it comes to attracting funding and prevents it from being developed in any substantial manner," he said."Understandably, therefore, certain interested parties want assurances regarding the current and future home of Banbury United FC before they proceed with compiling their full offer and declaring their interest publicly."The club said a series of meetings with its landlord, Tilstone Holding Limited, had focussed on the options for a longer-term lease Farrell said negotiations had "brought both parties close to identifying and agreeing a mutually acceptable pathway".He said options included financial support towards a new stadium, or a longer-term rental agreement at the current he added the parent company of Tilstone Holding Limited was now subject to a takeover offer and further discussions were on hold until that had been the meantime, the club said it would remain community owned into next season, and would operate under a strict budget until it settled on an "exact ground solution". You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
