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Durham Women's future saved by local investor
Key takeaways
- Durham finished 10th in the WSL 2 last season
- Local businessman Thompson's investment, with financial support from South Shields co-investor Jason Ye, means Durham will remain in the Women's Super League 2 next season.
- The club put out a desperate call for a takeover on 8 June after potential investors had fallen through, leaving them in danger of losing their professional status.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Durham finished 10th in the WSL 2 last season
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published14 minutes ago Durham Women's future has been saved by South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson following an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the club.
Local businessman Thompson's investment, with financial support from South Shields co-investor Jason Ye, means Durham will remain in the Women's Super League 2 next season.
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