LATCHFORD Albion chairman Michael Byron is to step down from the role at the end of the current season.
Mick – as he is known to most people -has given 37 years loyal service to Albion, but now feels it is time to take a step back from the day to day running of the club.
Initially joining the club as a player for the 1986/87 season, Mick has taken a variety of roles within the club, including a spell as head coach , and then Director of Rugby during 2002 and 2013, before taking over the role of chairman in 2015.
He has always been a determined person, and was instrumental in Albion’s move to the purpose-built Victoria Park Arena, working alongside Lee Birchall, and Warrington Borough Council to ensure the project was complete, providing Latchford with some of the best facilities within amateur Rugby League.
Mick said: “I have enjoyed every single minute of my time with the club, and am incredibly proud of what we have achieved. The club is in a very good place and I feel now is the right time to have someone new come in and continue the fantastic work the club is doing.
“Personally I would like to thank a few people who have played a significant part in my time with the club.
“Tom Farrell from Redline Recruitment whose sponsorship and guidance has allowed a lot of my ideas become reality.
“The committee of Alan Daintith and Andy Rowlinson who have always supported me and the club along the way – me and Alan go back such a long time together.
“Daniel Brown who I have watched develop from a junior into the player and person he is today, who always has Albion’s interests close to his heart.
“My brother Sean Byron who was also part of the committee with myself and helped provide a lot of stability to the club.
“Martyn Ellis who has given six amazing years coaching to the club, where he has provided a critical link between junior and Open Age, as well as securing honours for the club as coach of our title wining side.
“Finally my wife Teresa who has stuck by me and allowed me to fulfil this ambition of devoting so much time to the Albion cause.
“I look forward to attending future games, as although I am no longer in an official capacity, I still intend on being involved with a club which has brought me so much happiness over the years, and has made me friendships which last a lifetime. “
