A loyal servant of the club, Julian was initially a player at Gresford Athletic, turning out for a number of the club's different teams, including the First Team. Following his playing days, he went on to join the club's Committee, before being named Chairman.

During his time in the role, Julian's tireless effort has resulted in a number of succcesses, both on and off the pitch.

He oversaw the First Team win the 2014/15 Welsh National League Premier Division, as well as reach a third-place Cymru Alliance finish in the season that saw the side win the 2016/17 NEWFA Men's Senior Challenge Cup. During his tenureship, the club's Reserves also won the inaugural FAW Reserve League North East in the 2021/22 season.

Outside of the game, Julian has been monumental in keeping the club thriving. He helped to erect the club's 200-seater Jonnie Ratcliffe Stand at Clappers Lane, as well as lead the organisation of many much-enjoyed fundraising events, including the annual Family Fun Fireworks Night and Gerry Evans Memorial Evening, as well as the unbelievably successful Gresford by the Lake Beer Festival in 2019. Not to mention that he helped to keep the club going through a period of uncertaincy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is undoubtedly true that Julian will go down in the club's history as one of the biggest supporters and a true Gresford Athletic Legend.

Everyone at the club thanks Julian for his dedication, passion and hard work to continue to make the club run smoothly for many years.

All the best for the future - you will be greatly missed. You know you are always welcome back at the club!

Vice-Chairman Peter Goddard will take the role of Chairman with immediate effect, as per the club's Constitution.