David Sharpe (football chairman)

[1] He was educated at Shrewsbury School, and then studied business at Oxford Brookes University.

[2] Sharpe's grandfather is Dave Whelan, who took control of Wigan Athletic in February 1995.

[3] Sharpe's appointment came with shock and scepticism from both fans and the media as the youngest chairman in English football.

[6] After working at Mansfield Town, he became head of football operations at Bradford City in April 2024.

[7][8] The appointment was praised by City manager Graham Alexander.