Simon Blitz

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Simon Blitz is an English businessman who is the former chairman of Oldham Athletic of Football League One. He is one of three businessmen who purchased Oldham in 2003, along with Simon Corney and Danny Gazal.[1] On 7 July 2010, he stepped down as chairman of Oldham, along with Gazal, citing personal and economic reasons for his departure. Corney took over as Chairman following his resignation.[2]

Both Blitz and Gazal were founders of Cellular Network Communications Group, an American-based mobile phone company.[3] Corney would later join as a partner.[3]

References

  1. "Latics takeover approved". BBC Sport. 2004-02-03. Retrieved 2008-06-29. 
  2. "Oldham chairman Simon Blitz quits Boundary Park". BBC Sport. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2011-01-09. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "POTENTIAL INVESTORS UNVEILED". OldhamAthletic.co.uk. 2004-10-17. Retrieved 2008-06-29. 


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