Euromillions winner invests in Alfreton Town

A Euromillions lottery winner has invested in Alfreton Town FC and joined the club as a director.

Lee Mullen, a former Grimsby Town director, has invested an undisclosed sum in the Reds, who this week sacked manager Russ O’Neill.

Mullen left Grimsby in January but is still a shareholder at the club.

He said: “I had a fantastic time at Grimsby, it was great to not only support your local club but actually get involved. The aim was to get into the Football League and the job was done. I want to thank Grimsby for the opportunity, I have great memories there. But good things do come to an end and I have decided to move on.”

“I am a massive football fan and I was looking for the next opportunity to get back involved with football and Alfreton was a project I was definitely interested in. It’s such a well-run family club and meeting Wayne and discussing the history of the club and the way forward was a massive draw for me, everything fitted so well. Wayne [Bradley, chairman] has done an amazing job and I can’t wait to get started and work with everyone at the Reds.”

Bradley is delighted to have added investment into the club. He said: “It is with delight that Alfreton Town FC welcomes Lee Mullen to the club and the Board of Directors. It is the intention of the board to generate a positive reinvention of matters at the club.”

“With added vigour, focus and desire I can see a bright horizon for the club. Supporters can look forward to the shaping of a team for the season ahead briefed to challenge in the division, whilst continuing to work within safe budgetary confines. These are very exciting times here at the Reds and we move forward with added positivity and we look forward to the season ahead.”

Alfreton Town play in the Vanarama National League North – two steps away from the Football League.