WITTON ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB LTD.
Sunday 11th May - 7.00pm GMT
WITTON RE-APPOINT VINCE
Witton Albion Football Club have announced that Jim Vince has been re-appointed as First Team Manager and will resume his duties this week, along with his backroom staff.
40 year old Vince will sign a two year contract, and the move brings to a close an unhappy fortnight for the Wincham Park club following the disappointment of not winning promotion from the UniBond Premier Division.
Acting Chairman Mark Harris explained why the board had turned to Vince once again. “A man who has achieved two consecutive second place finishes, whose teams play flowing, attacking football and score over 100 goals in a season would be on the wanted list at any non-league club. It would also be foolish to disregard the fact that Jim is the supporters’ overwhelming choice as manager. Happily we’ve been able to combine what people want with what the club can afford.”
The formal offer was made to Vince after the club’s playing budget for the new season was fixed by the board of directors, and talks between club and supporters’ representatives, resulting in an increased financial commitment from supporters for the season ahead. Harris continued: “Last season the fans were superb, complementing the playing budget provided by the club with consistent fundraising which was vital to our title challenge. That commitment has been increased this season, and will help compensate for additional expenditure the club has incurred as a result of not being promoted. Most importantly though it will give Jim the resources to make a challenge for honours once again.”
Two and a half years after first taking over the Witton hot seat from Gary Finley, Vince was delighted to accept the club’s offer. “When you get this kind of support, how could I possibly say no?”
Harris concluded: “All along this has been about maintaining continuity, and I’m delighted that we can now look forward once again. If we all work together, as directors and supporters should, raising money and reducing costs wherever possible, we’ve got half a chance of achieving the success that every true Wittoner deserves. Outgoing chairman Mike Worthington has left a tremendous legacy of financial stability on which we can build; with transparency, mutual respect and trust, we will achieve it.”
The club has also announced an Information Meeting, for supporters on Thursday 29th May, 7.30pm for 8pm, in the social club at Wincham Park. Acting chairman Mark Harris will explain to fans what it costs to run the club, the levels of sponsorship and advertising required, and how supporters and club can work together in the coming months. The meeting will also be an opportunity to meet the club’s new Commercial team of Alan Simpson and Sam Raistrick.
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