Boyzone members Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch attended a Chorley FC game on Saturday, sparking rumors that the iconic Irish boyband could potentially invest in the football club. Negotiations are currently underway, and if successful, could result in Boyzone becoming the “face of the football club.” The hope is that the band’s involvement will attract financial investment and draw more attention to the club. The club was recently taken over by entrepreneur Prince Yemoh, who aimed to restore its “buzz.”
Fans and officials alike are hopeful that the collaboration could be a “game-changer” for Chorley FC and showcase the Lancashire town. The club reportedly remains financially stable and operations are running without disruption, despite speculation surrounding its commercial status. Tom Clarke, the club’s COO, added that it would be wonderful if the band had an active role within the club.
Boyzone’s Shane Lynch has expressed his excitement about the possibility of getting involved with the club. Lynch visited Chorley previously and fell in love with the place. He was then invited to help out and called his former bandmates. The goal of their involvement would be to build on the community and support the stars on the pitch.
If discussions prove successful, Boyzone would join the ranks of celebrities who have become prominent supporters of lower-league football clubs, such as Sir Elton John becoming president of Watford FC in 1973 and Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney taking ownership of Wrexham in 2021
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