Stafford Rangers hail 'milestone' after securing US investment
Stafford Rangers have announced a “milestone” moment after securing investment from a US-based businessman.
George Bruneau, a wealth management consultant based in Dallas, has made an initial cash injection into the Northern League club, with a further investment plan agreed.
In a statement, the Boro said Bruneau would eventually become a “substantial shareholder”.
The deal follows a year of talks, which included a due diligence process, after he was first introduced to the club by director Mark Alcock.
Bruneau and his family attended the New Year’s Day fixture at Nantwich Town, where he met some of the club’s supporters.
In a statement, Stafford said they had fought off competition from rival clubs who had also courted Bruneau.
It read: “This milestone is the result of 12 months of dedicated work, involving numerous meetings, discussions, and a comprehensive due diligence process conducted by George and finally a visit to his first match on New Year’s Day.
Director Alcock continued: “We are delighted that we have secured George’s investment but more importantly, we are excited about the prospect of working with George to take this club forward.
“He has an infectious personality, lots of enthusiasm, and brilliant ideas to help us grow.
“George is extremely knowledgeable about non-league football and, over the last few months, has become an ardent fan of the team.
“He will over a period be an important shareholder and is eager to help us together make Stafford Rangers great again.”
The club statement continued:
The Boro currently sit 17th in the West Division and Bruneau said he had spent time learning about the 150-year-old club’s history.
Warning he is not “mega rich” - he claimed his involvement in the club will be for the long-term.
He said: “This is not going to be a quick-fix fairy tale, but we do care deeply about doing things the right way.
“I work in wealth management, and I take stewardship very seriously. Every pound matters.
“You spend your hard-earned money to support this club, and the directors and shareholders take that responsibility very seriously.
“There is a lot to be optimistic about. I spoke to many clubs before this one, and the passion here genuinely stands out.
“There will be ups and downs—that’s football—but if we stick together, back the lads, and keep believing in what we are building, this club can move forward the right way.
“Not overnight, not by shortcuts but through togetherness, pride, and belief.”
