Andy Holt (businessman)

Andy Holt is a British businessman and the current owner of Accrington Stanley FC. He made his fortune in plastics, and joined the club's board in 2015. He assumed control of the club in October 2015, when it was on the verge of folding due to debt.[1] He gained some renown for his Twitter activity responding to club supporters, and rows with the EFL, rival owners, Blackburn Rovers supporters (for insulting Jack Walker) and even Boris Johnson (for his COVID-19 response).[2]

References

"The team owner who'll tell you all about it on Twitter". ESPN.com. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
"Accrington owner threatens to withdraw team from matches over coronavirus". talkSPORT. 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2021-01-13.

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[1] "The team owner who'll tell you all about it on Twitter". ESPN.com. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-13.

[2] "Accrington owner threatens to withdraw team from matches over coronavirus". talkSPORT. 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2021-01-13.