Football man heading to Hendon

A new club director with a wealth of football experience as a player, coach and administrator is starting work at Ryman Premier Hendon next month.

The Greens announced on Monday that successful businessman Rob Morris is joining their board on 1 February. Morris built up Excel Sport, long-recognised as being one of the leading providers of children's football coaching in Hertfordshire.

Hendon’s Chairman Simon Lawrence believes Morris can make big impact with his ideal background for the role. Lawrence said: "I have only known Rob for a few months but I have known of him for many years as two of my nephews coached under him at Excel Sport. I am delighted that he is on board and have no doubt that he will make a significant contribution to ensuring the club’s survival in the short-term and will play a huge part in the club’s future developments over the longer-term."

He added: "He has some great ideas as to how the club should move forward and, with the addition of his expertise and energy, I feel confident that we have a realistic plan for a successful future."

Morris is looking forward to getting down to business and relishing the challenge ahead of building on the community foundations already in place at Hendon. "I am delighted to be involved with such a great club that is steeped in tradition," said Morris. "I was born only a couple of miles from the ground, played at Claremont Road and understand the sentiment and passion that exists between supporters and the club.

"Together with the hard working Supporters Trust Board and Supporters Association Committee, I am sure we can build a community club that will be sustainable. Our primary aim will be to bring financial stability and then we will look at the possibility of bringing Hendon back closer to home. It’s an exciting time for all those connected with the club and I relish the challenge."