Jeff Mostyn has announced that he is standing down from his role as Club Ambassador at Bournemouth.
Mostyn first joined Bournemouth as part of a takeover in 2007 and has since led the club as Chairman from League Two up to the Premier League, as well as through a two-season return to the Championship which culminated in automatic promotion in 2021-22 season.
Last season however saw him stand down as Chairman and become a Club Ambassador following Bill Foley’s takeover from Maxim Denim, which took place in December 2022 during the FIFA World Cup break.
Mostyn has since decided to completely stand down from his involvement with the club after 16 years and issued the following statement: “I have enjoyed every moment of my time as your Chairman and most recently Club Ambassador with this remarkable football club, but feel that the time is now right for me to look forward to the next chapter and focus on other projects.
“It has been a pleasure to work in my ambassadorial role since last season’s takeover, and I am confident that the vision and investment being made by Bill Foley will lead to great things and continued success in the coming years.”
Mostyn also issued a farewell message to fans, in which he said: “After sixteen wonderful years, I have made the decision to step away from my duties at AFC Bournemouth.
“I have enjoyed every moment of my time as your Chairman and most recently Club Ambassador with this remarkable football club, but feel that the time is now right for me to look forward to the next chapter and focus on other projects.
“After such a long time working in the most rewarding role you could wish for, announcing this decision was always going to be a difficult step to take. However, I am leaving with unwavering excitement about the direction in which the club is heading.
“It has been a pleasure to work in my ambassadorial role since last season’s takeover, and I am confident that the vision and investment being made by Bill Foley will lead to great things and continued success in the coming years.
“As ever, staff and supporters will remain key as the club’s heartbeat. My overriding memories will not only be of the successes we have enjoyed on the field, the incredible journey through the divisions to the Premier League, but also of the many personal relationships created during that time. I wish to thank everybody that has played their part, and I will be forever grateful for such friendships.
“To my wife Rose and my family, thank you for your unwavering love and support throughout.
“This football club has been a huge part of my life for so long, and that won’t change. I’m sure you’ll still see us at Vitality Stadium cheering on the team, and we can’t wait for the start of another season. I wish all the very best to everybody involved.”
Chief Executive, Neill Blake meanwhile added: “Everyone connected with the football club would like to wish Jeff well for the next stage of his life.
“Jeff has had an impact on the football club that is hard to put into words and it is right that we use this opportunity to thank him for his many years of dedicated service.
“He’ll always be welcome back at Vitality Stadium and I’m sure he’ll continue to show his support for the club, which he loves very dearly.”
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