LUB ANNOUNCE CHANGES AT BOARD LEVEL

to effectively fulfil the role of Chairman. I said I would see us through pre-season and then take a final decision".

Phil Smith is to be the new chairman at Ossett United after James Rogers takes a step back due to work and family commitments.

The changes were agreed by the Board of Ossett United at a meeting on Wednesday evening and take effect immediately.

Rogers has been involved in local football for over 20 years, becoming Chairman of Ossett Town in 2013 and then Chairman of the merged club in 2020.

Rogers said: “It has been an absolute honour and privilege to be Chairman of this great club, even with all of the challenges we have faced, and the rollercoaster of emotions and sleepless nights that come with such a role".

"I indicated to the Board a few months ago that due to work and family commitments I was finding it difficult to devote the time required

"Having now reached the start of the new season, and with my work commitments continuing to take up most of my time, whilst also recognising that as I get older my capacity and energy to do several important roles at the same time becomes an increasing challenge, I have taken the difficult decision to step down as chairman of Ossett United".

"I’m not leaving the club as I will stay on the Board, as will my wife Dawn, and we will continue to support the club as much as we possibly can. This change will allow me to continue to support Ossett United in a less pressurised role whilst ensuring I have the time to effectively fulfil my work and family commitments".

"I’d like to thank my Board colleagues for their understanding of my decision and their steadfast support whilst I have been Chairman".

"It’s been a challenging but successful three years for Ossett United. We have successfully steered our way through a global pandemic; dealt with a significant legal case that threatened the future of the club; improved the facilities at Ingfield beyond recognition with a