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CLIVE Jackson has stepped down as Chairman of Nantwich Town Football Club
to become the club’s new Vice-Chairman.
Work commitments have meant that Clive has been based in
Dubai for over 18
months and has decided he should hand over the reins. “It is important
that Nantwich Town Football Club continues to progress,” said Clive,
“and for that to happen, the club needs a Chairman who is based in the
UK.”
The new Chairman is Jon Gold who sits on the club’s
Board as Commercial and Marketing Director. Jon, a successful
businessman in the music industry, who is also President of the Musical
Industries Association, has been a supporter of the Dabbers since the
club’s days at the old
Jackson Avenue ground.
“I am committed to Nantwich Town F.C. and helping to take the club
forward,” said Jon, whose two children play for teams in the club’s
youth set-up. “It is an honour to be asked to serve the club in this
capacity. The progress the club has made under Clive’s leadership has
been nothing short of phenomenal and I’m sure with his continued
involvement, the club will continue to prosper. Everyone involved with
the club owes Clive a huge debt of thanks.”
Clive Jackson added: “I am delighted that Jon has agreed to become
Chairman and I will give him all the support I can as Vice-Chairman.
Everyone knows I love Nantwich Town Football Club with a passion. That
won’t alter and I will continue doing whatever I can to serve the club.”
Clive was appointed Chairman of the club in 1998. He masterminded the
£4million move to the new Weaver Stadium in 2007 and, under his tenure,
the club won the FA Vase and gained two promotions to reach the Premier
Division of the Northern Premier League – the club’s highest-ever
position in the football pyramid.
Neville Clarke, a Life Vice-President of the club, said, “It is a sad
day to see Clive step down as Chairman but I fully understand his
reasons. For Clive to have continued in the role from thousands of
miles away for as long as he has is a tribute to his commitment to the
club and it’s great that he will continue to be involved on the Board as
Vice-Chairman.”
lCLIVE also stepped down from his role as Director of
Football, and was succeeded by Jimmy
Quinn who also became the club manager. Clive took on special
responsibility for continuing to
develop the club’s youth set-up with Steve Smithies, the club’s Youth
and Football Development Director.
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