All change in Worcester boardroom

Dave Boddy (left) introduces Anthony Hampson as City's new chairman

Worcester City chairman Dave Boddy has stood down after five years in the job, although he will remain on the board, the club has told the BBC.

The new chairman is Anthony Hampson, who was one of three new directors co-opted earlier in the week.

"I hope I can bring some energy to the new stadium project," he told BBC Hereford & Worcester.

"I'm hoping that the shareholders, fans and the community will back Worcester City for the future."

Joining Hampson on the St George's Lane board are David Hallmark and Jim Panter, while Simon Williams and Alistair Hayward-Wright had previously been co-opted.

Keith Stokes-Smith and Cliff Slade have offered to join the board and will stand for election at the AGM on 28 November.

Three of the current directors - Jon Prescott, Laurie Brown and Tony Partridge - are to stand for re-election, but have announced they intend to stand down at the end of January.

Retiring chairman Boddy accepts his successor does not have an in-depth knowledge of the business of football, but says this is why they have opted for some continuity among other directors.

"The existing directors are still involved and I am still going to be around and that's why it's important to have a period of continuity," he said.

The corporate situation is not in a very robust state and that is why I feel one of the great challenges is to bring the community on board

New Worcester City chairman Anthony Hampson

"Whilst I suppose intimate knowledge of the football business is desirable, an intimate knowledge of business and finance is also desirable.

"It's adding to the chemistry and the mix of what we have already got, really," he added.

Given the general economic climate, new City chairman Hampson says the club will need backing from all sections of the community.

"It is going to be even more challenging given the economic backdrop," he said.

"The corporate situation is not in a very robust state of health and that is why I feel one of the great challenges is to bring the community on board."

Worcester City will hold their AGM at County Hall on Friday 28 November, with an extraordinary general meeting due to follow immediately afterwards.