As Grantham Town FC celebrates its 145th anniversary the club has announced that Dean Williams will be joining as Director with immediate effect.

Having moved into the local area recently, Dean will bring his passion, energy and business acumen to the Gingerbreads, helping to build the club's future.

Running three businesses and studying for his MBA for CEOs in Sporting Organisations, Williams can't wait to get started. He said: "I'm very honoured to be joining the board of GTFC - a club with tremendous heritage and history and look forward to helping shape and build the future into an exciting one for all."

Gingerbreads Chairman Nigel Wedgwood added: "I'm really pleased to have Dean coming on board. From first meeting him he's shown a passion to get behind the club. I'm looking forward to how we can work together to build what we've already started."

Grantham Town FC are currently 14th in the BetVictor Northern Premier League.