Lansdown to quit

09 March 2011 12:30
Steve Lansdown will step down as Bristol City chairman at the end of the season. The 58-year-old Bristolian is to be replaced by chief executive Colin Sexstone, with Guy Price stepping into the role vacated by Sexstone. "I have been chairman for nearly nine years now and on the Board for 14. It is time I took a fresh approach to my involvement in Bristol City," said Lansdown in a statement. "This is partly down to the fact that I now live in Guernsey, where I have set up and manage my family office, which does not permit my attendance at the club in the manner befitting an active Chairman. "I am delighted that Colin has accepted the role of chairman. Colin has been with the club for 10 years and shown his passion for it. He is an excellent ambassador for Bristol City and I am confident he will manage the board expertly. "Colin's experience will be invaluable to Guy Price, our new chief executive. In his two years with us Guy has shown enthusiasm in abundance, determination to succeed and the ability to lead others. I have never had any doubt that he will make a first class CEO and will take this club forward."

Source: PA