George Houghton (businessman)

George Houghton is a former property tycoon who was the chairman of Darlington Football Club. He became chairman in March 2006 following Stewart Davies.[1] In 2006, Houghton traveled to Poland for talks to establish feeder clubs.[2] In 2010, Houghton stated his intention to step down as chairman in two years' time.[2] Houghton appointed the first ever vice chairman at the club on 2 December 2008, Raj Singh.[3]

Houghton left the club in February 2009.[4] On 20 May 2009, it was announced that he was returning to Darlington as chairman and has appointed former Middlesbrough boss Colin Todd as manager.[5] On 1 June 2009, it was announced that former vice president Raj Singh was taking over the club as chairman.[6]

References
  1. "Darlington enter administration". BBC Sport. 25 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
  2. "Ambitious Darlington chief has Beckham in his sights". The Northern Echo. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2008.
  3. "Quakers unveil new vice chairman". Loidland. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2008.
  4. "Darlington given potential lifeline by former chairman George Houghton". The Guardian. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  5. "Houghton and Todd to lead Quakers". BBC Sport. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
  6. "Singh set to seal Quakers control". BBC Sport. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2009.


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