Scunthorpe United FC

In the space of just a few months, Scunthorpe United have gone from potentially having nowhere to call home to now looking ahead to many more memories at Glanford Park, after a community interest company secured the Iron’s home for years to come.

Glanford Park has been bought by a not-for-profit company called The New Show Ground CIC, which has secured a deal that is anticipated to create around 100 jobs from developments around the ground, as well as 150 homes for older residents and people with complex needs.

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Scunthorpe United has new ownership in the form of local businesswoman Michelle Harness, following a takeover agreement between a local consortium and former owner David Hilton.

The takeover was completed and confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, bringing to an end a fairly brief reign under the ownership of former Ilkeston Town chairman David Hilton.

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For Scunthorpe United’s potential last ever match at Glanford Park, South Korean superfan Taehoon Ki, also known as Andy, will traverse over 5,000 miles to stand amongst the crowd, expressing his unwavering support amidst the club’s difficult times.

The North Lincolnshire club has been in turmoil and at 3pm on Saturday, October 7, an emotional game awaits against Brackley Town. There is an agreement in place for Scunthorpe to play any future home games after this at Gainsborough Trinity’s ground, but after a new takeover was completed this situation could yet change.

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