Swann succeeded Pat Lobley as Gainsborough chairman in October

Gainsborough Trinity chairman Peter Swann has said he plans to invest further in the club, taking him a step closer to buying them outright.

He told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: "I've already got quite a few shares, and I intend to invest a six-figure sum.

"For that I'd like to be issued more shares so I can try to get something back in the future."

He also confirmed that a new 10-year lease on the Northolme ground has been agreed with its owners the Blues Club.

Swann has already identified areas in which he feels the investment should be used.

He said: "The first thing we must do is try to find a new training facility, and if we could combine that with other pitches we could have reserve and under-18 sides.

"I don't think there's any doubt that clubs without reserve sides do struggle as it's harder to find and nurture players.

"It makes the job a lot easier if there's a feeder system in place."

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