Raj Singh (businessman)
Raj Singh (born 17 October 1964) is an Indian businessman based in England's Tees Valley. He is the owner of the Prestige Group and of National League football club Hartlepool United.
Care homes
Indian-born Singh is owner of the Stockton-based Prestige Group. His business interests include some residential care homes, a construction company and investment properties across the UK.[1]
Football
Singh became vice-chairman of
Singh bought
Shortly after relegation, the Hartlepool Mail were informed that they would be banned from attending Hartlepool home matches in future.[13] In subsequent discussions, Singh confirmed that the decision would not be reversed.[13] The editor of the Hartlepool Mail Gavin Ledwith added: "The letter was totally unexpected because the club had not indicated to us that there was a problem in the first place. Nor have they outlined with concrete evidence exactly what that apparent problem is."[13] On 25 January 2024, Singh rejected a takeover offer for the club from a consortium including the Hartlepool United Supporters' Trust.[14]
References
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- ^ "Darlington enter administration". BBC Sport. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 23 April 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ^ "Singh set to seal Quakers control". BBC Sport. 1 June 2009. Archived from the original on 7 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
- ^ "Darlington out of administration". BBC Sport. 7 August 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
- ^ Stoddart, Craig (26 September 2009). "Darlington FC manager leaves". The Northern Echo. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ Wilson, Scott (5 October 2009). "Darlington appoint Staunton as manager". The Northern Echo. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ "Raj Singh: Hartlepool United owner and chairman says changes will be made slowly". BBC Sport. 9 April 2018. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Raj Singh pumps more cash into Hartlepool United as stand sponsorship announced". Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Brent Pilnick (20 June 2021). "Hartlepool United 1–1 Torquay United (5–4)". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Hartlepool United's Raj Singh gives £250k to aid Ukraine". BBC News. 16 March 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Statement from Chairman Raj Singh". Hartlepool United FC. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 3–1 Barrow:Pools relegated to National League despite win". BBC Sport. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ a b c Gavin Ledwith (14 July 2023). "Hartlepool United ban the Hartlepool Mail from attending home games". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Gavin Ledwith (25 January 2024). "Hartlepool United takeover latest: Owner Raj Singh REJECTS 'final offer' from mystery consortium". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 25 January 2024.