Lordswood Football Club have announced the appointment of Terry Hussey as the new Chairman with immediate effect.

Terry, 31, is a local businessman and business owner in the construction industry with roles as Managing Director of London AC, Air Conditioning Director of Imperial Ductwork, and Sales Director of Complete London Maintenance who are all London based market leaders.

Terry had a promising footballing career having experienced playing at Kent Schools, Kent County and England Schoolboy level along with a number of Academy clubs, however this was cut short at 18 after a number of knee injuries.

Terry said: “I’m very happy to have joined Lordswood and am very much looking forward to the season starting following the signing of a lot of exciting and talented players.”

“My vision for the club is to gain promotion to the Bostik leagues, to establish an excellent youth system to bring youth players through to the first team along with improving and developing the ground and the clubs sponsorship and fanbase.”

Vice Chairman Paul Caulfield said: “We are very pleased to welcome Terry to the club. In his short time here he has already been instrumental in bringing in a number of sponsors including a new club sponsor in the form of Daikin Air Conditioning, and the enthusiasm and drive to bring success has been a breath of fresh air.”

“We have also welcomed a number of new people onto the committee and there is a great atmosphere and buzz around the club. We would also like to thank outgoing chairman Ron Constantine for his valued contribution over the many, many years that he has been involved with the club.”

“We are pleased to announce that Ron has been offered a Life President position which he has accepted.”