Invicta under new leadership

Folkestone Invicta yesterday announced new leadership, as a consortium of local businesses took over the 'day-to-day operations' of the club.

The consortium is made up of Addington Leisure and the club's new headline sponsor Alcaline, the Anglo-Italian haulage, shipping and warehousing group based at Lympne.

In a statement on the club website, they explain that their aim is 'to secure the long-term financial future of Folkestone Invicta at its Cheriton Road ground for the benefit of the local community.'

New Chairman Josh Healey stated:

“We’re confident fans will see positive changes on and off the field. We’re fully behind joint-head coaches Michael Everitt and Roland Edge and their efforts to strengthen the squad – work which is already under way with some exciting new signings.

We have a 5 to 10-year plan for the club and will build an even more engaged and passionate community around it. A key part of that will be making it a place to not only watch great local football, but also to enjoy memorable family events in the new Dug Out sports bar.

We want to work in partnership with the fans, council, sponsors, residents and the whole football family of Folkestone, and we are committed to putting the club at the heart of the local community.”

Read the entire statement by following the link above.

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