Embery takes on Trust role

The vacancy for a chairman on AFC Telford United's Supporters' Trust has been filled - with long-time fan David Embery taking on the high profile role.

Embery has been elected by the Trust's board to replace previous incumbent Anthony Goodwin, who has stepped down because of increasing work commintments.

He is charged with leading the Trust in its key role of fundraiser for the club, supporting the increasingly costly operation of competing in the higher levels of the non-League game.

Embery steps up from the role of vice chairman, with fellow board member Dewi Barlow being elected as his new deputy - a postion he will combine with his present role as treasurer.

The duo have served on the Trust Board since its inaugural elections and both are committed long-term supporters of the club. "The opportunity to follow up the work started by Anthony Goodwin as Chairman is an exciting one," said Embery, who works for Lloyds TSB Private Banking.

"Most importantly of all I, along with my fellow Board members, will look to forge even closer working links with the football club to complement its existing long term strategy of looking to build a club that can not only survive but also compete at the highest level of non-league football."