Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife are now shareholders of Chorley FC
But now three members of the famous Nineties pop bands have entered a new arena with a fresh challenge - to take a part-time football club all the way to theTheir 80-year-old stand was originally built on an ash tip, and the club boasts such a community vibe, a fan once drove a crocked player to hospital because no ambulance was nearby.
One supporter sells pin badges while others chat to the players and give them high-fives as they head inside. However, not all fans were convinced when Shane’s friends, who bought the 141-year-old club last year, invited the lads to invest.“They’ve got this amazing community support. Fans can get in for just £14 if they buy tickets online, while under-12s go free — a snip compared to the £100 sometimes charged by Premier League sides in the area.
Chairman Jamie Vermiglio, a former player who managed the club to the fourth round of the FA Cup in 2021, when they were beaten by Premier League side Wolves, said: “Having these guys here is brilliant for the club.“We have had some great times and achievements, and hopefully we will have many more.”
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Incredible 5-bedroom home inside old 1930s water tower hides Willy Wonka-esque secret insideA ‘stunning’ five bed family home has hit the Irish market
Read more »
Boyzone stars still missing Stephen Gately 'dearly' 15 years after his deathRonan Keating, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch from Boyzone have paid tribute to Stephen Gately on Instagram 15 years after his death.
Read more »
Inside the NEW ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ loved by A-list TV stars & Premier League acesClarkson’s Farm stars hurry to get Jeremy’s new pub ready for opening
Read more »
Colin Farrell's life from being nearly in Boyzone to his famous exesColin Farrell has enjoyed a 20-year-long career in Hollywood, but his life could have been very different as he was nearly a member of an Irish boyband
Read more »
Liam Payne's death sparks Boyzone star's plea to music industry after tragedyBoyzone star Mikey Graham has issued a plea to the music industry following the tragic death of Liam Payne. The former One Direction singer died aged 31.
Read more »
Inside 'world’s best new skyscraper' with its own jungle and waterfallThe Pan Pacific Orchard hotel in Singapore was named the best tall building in the world by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
Read more »