In a landmark announcement, the Board of Bangor City 1876 FC has revealed plans to step down at the club’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), setting the stage for a major transition in how football is structured and managed in the city.
The Board has proposed that full responsibility for the senior men’s team be transferred to the Bangor City Stadium ahead of the 2025/26 season. This move, they say, is part of a long-term vision agreed during the original “Coming Together” of Bangor football stakeholders and aims to unify all city teams under one structure.
The announcement will be a central topic at the Fans’ Forum scheduled for Tuesday, 17 June at 6.30pm in the Farrar Suite, where supporters will hear more about recent developments and the future direction of the club.
In a statement, the Board acknowledged that while the decision has not been taken lightly, they believe they have taken the club as far as they can. Formed in 2019 to safeguard senior men’s football in Bangor following the collapse of the previous club, Bangor 1876 has since become a strong community-led team. However, the Board now believes that transitioning away from the fan-owned model is essential to ensure sustainable growth.
“It has become increasingly difficult for a fan-owned club to grow sustainably at this level,” the statement read. “This transition offers a stronger foundation for the future.”
Key local football groups, including CPD Penrhosgarnedd and CPDM Bangor Merched Bangor, have expressed support for the move, seeing it as an opportunity to align all teams in Bangor under a shared vision. The recent launch of the Bangor City 1876 Development Team is cited as an early example of this collaborative spirit.
Importantly, the proposal includes provisions to protect fan involvement going forward. Three board seats will be reserved for supporter-elected representatives to ensure that fans retain a voice in the club’s direction, identity, and operations.
Initial discussions between 1876 Chair Glynne Roberts and Bangor City FC Ltd Chair Nick Pritchard have been positive. Both parties have committed to the principle that no debt will ever be raised against the club or its stadium.
“This is a proposal made with unity and ambition at its heart,” the Board concluded. “Our vision is to grow Bangor City 1876 FC into a club that supports grassroots football, creates opportunities for all, and gives the city something to be proud of for generations to come.”
Fans will have the opportunity to discuss the proposal in greater detail at Tuesday’s forum, with a formal decision to follow at the AGM the following week.
