New Chesterfield FC senior management roles announced
Two key appointments have been made to strengthen the senior management team at Chesterfield FC.
This news follows the recent sale of Chesterfield FC to Chesterfield FC Community Trust.
John Croot, Chief Executive of Chesterfield FC Community Trust, takes up the same role at the club while Andy Fantom has been appointed as chief finance officer.
Commenting on the appointments, Chairman Mike Goodwin said: “John Croot played an important role in the Community Trust’s decision to purchase the football club after previously playing a crucial role in saving the club from folding in the past.”
“Having worked closely with John at the Community Trust, he has done a fantastic job as the Trust’s chief executive and he has the full support of the board to take charge of the day to day running of the club.”
“John has a wealth of experience, having first joined the board in the 1980s and his passion for the club shines through. He was urged by the trustees to remain on the board under the previous ownership as he is well respected in the town and in football. His knowledge and contacts are invaluable.
“It was also important that we brought in someone to closely control the club’s finances and Andy Fantom fits the bill perfectly.”
“Andy will be known to many after helping to set up the CFSS, who rescued the club following Darren Brown’s spell as owner. His commercial experience includes managing banks and building societies and his financial acumen will be vitally important.”
John Croot. Photographer: Gray Hughes
