Football: 24-year-old becomes majority owner at Coleraine
Coleraine have announced that 24-year-old Henry Ross has becomes the club’s majority owner, following what is being described as a 'significant investment'.
Previously a minority shareholder, the 24-year-old has made what the club say is a 'substantial additional commitment...driven by his ambition to establish Coleraine FC as the biggest club in the Irish League while strengthening its deep connection to the local community.'
“While staying true to our values, my ambition is to establish Coleraine FC as the leading club in the Irish League and a pioneer in both on-pitch performance and community engagement," sid Ross.
"We want to inspire not only our loyal supporters, but also the entire region by creating opportunities and setting standards that reflect the vibrancy and potential of the Causeway Coast and Glens. Together, we will achieve greatness that resonates far beyond the pitch.”
Both Patrick Mitchell and Ranald McGregor-Smith - who led the initial takeover in February of this year - will continue to play active roles within the club as material shareholders and directors.
Coleraine FC CEO Simon Magee added: “Henry’s ambitious vision for Coleraine FC, combined with Patrick and Ranald’s continued contributions and our current board creates an incredibly strong leadership team.
"Their shared passion for this club and the wider community will drive Coleraine forward. From building a competitive squad to investing in world-class facilities that will benefit the entire region, their leadership promises to take the club to new heights. This is an incredibly exciting time for everyone associated with Coleraine FC.”