AFC Fylde Football Club wishes to announce that Dave Riche, Business Development Manager, of Chester FC will be joining AFC Fylde . Club Chairman of Chester FC, Tony Durkin, said: “Dave has worked hard for our club over the past 18 months and we have enjoyed working with him. “He has an opportunity to join a club closer to his home and he also has a young family to think about”. “The club would like to wish him well for the future and thank him for his hard work.”

Dave Riche said: “Chester Football Club is unique and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Swansway Chester Stadium. “The club has a fans’ owned setup that is second to none and I have enjoyed building and developing relationships with many people at the club both on and off the field.

“I’d like to personally thank Tony for giving me the opportunity to join Chester in the first place and his support for myself and my family during this time. I’d also like to thank the staff and players both past and present, along with volunteers, supporters and sponsors who all play a vital role in the day to day operation of the club. I wish them every success for the future.”

More information to follow from AFC Fylde tomorrow.