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George Houghton (businessman)

George Houghton (businessman)

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George Houghton is a former property tycoon who was the chairman of Darlington Football Club. He became chairman in March 2006 following Stewart Davies.[1] In 2006, Houghton traveled to Poland for talks to establish feeder clubs.[2] In 2010, Houghton stated his intention to step down as chairman in two years' time.[2] Houghton appointed the first ever vice chairman at the club on 2 December 2008, Raj Singh.[3]

Houghton left the club in February 2009.[4] On 20 May 2009, it was announced that he was returning to Darlington as chairman and has appointed former Middlesbrough boss Colin Todd as manager.[5] On 1 June 2009, it was announced that former vice president Raj Singh was taking over the club as chairman.[6]

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  1. [1]
    "Darlington enter administration". BBC Sport. 25 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
  2. [2]
    "Ambitious Darlington chief has Beckham in his sights". The Northern Echo. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2008.
  3. [3]
    "Quakers unveil new vice chairman". Loidland. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2008.[permanent dead link]
  4. [4]
    "Darlington given potential lifeline by former chairman George Houghton". The Guardian. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
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    "Houghton and Todd to lead Quakers". BBC Sport. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
  6. [6]
    "Singh set to seal Quakers control". BBC Sport. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2009.


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