End of an Era as Moorcroft Stands Down at Tiverton

Ian Moorcroft has announced his intention to stand down as chairman of Pitching In Southern League Premier Division South club Tiverton Town.

Moorcroft’s involvement with the club stems back over 20 years when he was invited to join the board of directors.

Whilst there have been many changes to the structure of this board, Moorcroft has been the one constant.

He took on the role of chairman at a time of great uncertainty for both the club and non-League football in general as the country navigated the Covid pandemic and a sustained period of enforced lockdown and, of course no football.

Moorcroft has supported Tiverton Town both financially and with his time, knowledge and business expertise.

Through his significant financial input the club has continued to play in the Southern League Premier Division and has enabled the first team management to field a team that is extremely competitive at this level.

He has also generously supported the club financially off the field with improvements to the sports bar, function room, roof and car park.

Moorcroft owns a hugely successful business R&M Wholesale, the club’s long-term sponsor, and he has kindly pledged to continue as shirt sponsor for the 2023/24 season.

He now feels the time is right to take a step back from his day to day business activities and wishes to enjoy his retirement with his wife Barbara.

He will continue to support the club where he can in an advisory capacity for which we are extremely grateful.

Ladysmead will always be known as the Ian Moorcroft Stadium in appreciation of his generous and steadfast support over the past 20 years.

He hands over the reins of the club in great shape, debt free and viable for individuals with the time, impetus and fresh ideas to continue our journey in the Southern League.

This announcement does mean that the structure of the club will need to be considered and are inviting expressions of interest from parties who may wish to form a new board for the 2023/24 season.

Any expressions of interest should be addressed to acting vice chairman Mathew Thresher - matthresher@icloud.com.

All enquiries will be treated with the utmost confidence.

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