George Houghton (businessman)

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George Houghton is a former property tycoon who was the chairman of Darlington Football Club. He became chairman in March 2006 following Stewart Davies. [1] In 2006, Houghton traveled to Poland for talks to establish feeder clubs. [2] In 2010, Houghton stated his intention to step down as chairman in two years' time. [2] Houghton appointed the first ever vice chairman at the club on 2 December 2008, Raj Singh. [3]

Houghton left the club in February 2009. [4] On 20 May 2009, it was announced that he was returning to Darlington as chairman and has appointed former Middlesbrough boss Colin Todd as manager. [5] On 1 June 2009, it was announced that former vice president Raj Singh was taking over the club as chairman. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Darlington enter administration". BBC Sport. 25 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Ambitious Darlington chief has Beckham in his sights". The Northern Echo. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2008.
  3. ↑ "Quakers unveil new vice chairman". Loidland. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2008.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ "Darlington given potential lifeline by former chairman George Houghton". The Guardian . 17 January 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "Houghton and Todd to lead Quakers". BBC Sport. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
  6. ↑ "Singh set to seal Quakers control". BBC Sport. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2009.


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