Parker
becomes the club’s new chairman and he will now set about formalising the new Boardroom
structure.
The
consortium is composed of ten local businessmen and these will work alongside
the existing volunteers and committee members to continue to drive Paget
Rangers forward.
As
part of the takeover, Paget Rangers Football Club and Birmingham St George’s
Junior Football Club have merged with immediate effect.
This
move will see all of Birmingham St George’s existing junior teams come under
the Paget Rangers banner in both the JPL and MJPL.
As
a result, from next season, Paget Rangers will be fielding a youth team in
every age group from under-7s to under-19s as well as an open age adult team in
the Midland League.
The
new structure will also develop girls` teams and a women’s team in the very
near future. It is hoped that Paget Rangers will be able to field two sides in
every junior age group.
The
new consortium have moved quickly to appoint coaches to various roles with the
first team, Parker himself will be manager, ably assisted by Dwight Blake, with
Mark Robinson as matchday coach and former Portsmouth and Cambridge United
midfielder Courtney Pitt (pictured) as head coach.
Also
part of the management team are Rob Francis, whilst Martin Gethin has been
appointed as fitness coach. The important role of club welfare officer is to be
shared between Sam Newbold and Michelle Parker.
Finally,
the new consortium felt it was extremely important to recognise the hard work,
commitment and dedication of those who had helped to get Paget Rangers to where
it is today.
The
consortium has therefore appointed former chairman Matthew Dainty to the
honorary role of Club President.
Dainty
will continue to have a strong say and influence on the club’s Board and
decision-making process as well as offering guidance and support as the club
continues to develop and progress.
Dainty’s
role will ensure that the club’s traditional values and heritage are at the
forefront of everyone’s mind going forward as Paget Rangers looks to establish
itself as one of the leading clubs in the North Birmingham area. |