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BREAKING NEWS: ANDREW JOHNSON ANNOUNCED AS DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OF AFC CROYDON ATHLETIC

AFC Croydon Athletic Welcomes Andrew Johnson as New Director of Football

CROYDON, UK – 18/02/2024 – Big news from AFC Croydon Athletic! We’re thrilled to announce that former Crystal Palace striker Andrew Johnson, with 74 goals in 140 appearances for the club, is joining us as our new Director of Football.

Since retiring in 2015, Andrew Johnson, credits in part his post career success in business to smart financial decisions made during his time as a professional footballer. He now hopes to use those collective experiences to assist in forging a path to success as Director of Football at AFC Croydon Athletic.

Andrew’s no stranger to the beautiful game or the Croydon community. With his background at Crystal Palace Football Club, he’s got a deep connection to the area and a passion for seeing local football thrive. Now, he’s bringing that same energy to AFC Croydon Athletic.

“I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of AFC Croydon Athletic and join the incredible team of changemakers at the club,” said Andrew Johnson. “Chairman Danny Young is a long-term friend of mine and when he told me about the things they are looking to do with the club and the community and asked if I would get involved it was a straight yes from me. I’ve seen first-hand the love for football in this community, and I can’t wait to help take the club to the next level.”

Andrew’s not just here to shake things up on the pitch – he’s also got big plans to give back to Croydon. From local and global partnerships to continued growth of the clubs already successful teams, along with innovative educational development he’s committed to making a positive impact both on and off the field.

AFC Croydon are preparing to begin teasing a full rebrand of the club and launch of its new online footprint, including website development, ecommerce, and social content delivery, along with ensuring the ground is being future proofed. This will all be done in conversation with the current community of passionate fans whilst inviting others to become a part of the story!

“We’re over the moon to have Andrew on board,” said Danny Young, Chairman “His experience and passion for the game are exactly what we need to drive AFC Croydon Athletic forward. Welcome to the team, Andrew!”