Football club bought by green energy firm

The club plays in the eight tier of the English football league

A green energy company has bought a non-league football club in East Yorkshire.

Bridlington Town was put up for sale by owner Pete Smurthwaite in February.

Mr Smurthwaite, 74, told BBC Radio Humberside that he wanted to spend more time with his family and was "losing the energy" to run the team after 20 years in charge.

Dan Rogers, CEO of new owners HDM Worldwide, said the firm was "honoured to take the reins" of the club.

"Our focus is on maintaining a thriving football environment, creating new opportunities for the team, and giving back to the local community and the region that has been so supportive of our business," Mr Rogers said.

"We see great potential for expansion and are committed to ensuring the club’s long-term success.”

The Hull-based company said it would be installing solar panels on the roof of the club's 2,800-capacity Queensgate Stadium.

Solar panels could be installed on the stadium roof

Mr Rogers said he hoped the energy savings could be passed onto fans in the form of reduced ticket prices.

He added that a women's team would be set up in the near future and the club would work with local schools to provide football training.

The club will offer free entry to all pre-season matches and will hold a "meet the owners" event at a home fixture later in July.

The Seasiders currently play in the Northern Premier League East Division, which is the eighth tier of English football.

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