Initially James will be getting involved with the clubs match day raffle and number cards but has already sold tickets for the forthcoming night at the dogs.
The move to bring in a fourth member of the commercial team is a realisation from the club that for the need to remain competitive, they need to have an ongoing programme of fund raising and money making schemes.
Manager Les McJannet has received an increased budget this season in part due to the fund raising efforts of Simon, Tim and Trevor but if the club is to compete for a top five place in this league or maintain Premiership status at some time in the future, it will need to have a rolling programme to make up for a shortfall from smaller gates in comparison to other clubs, not to mention money to upgrade the ground.
Willcocks has come to the club full of ideas and Chairman Mick Garton and Tournament Chief Mark Steggles were impressed with the 24 year old at their first meeting. Willcocks has since met Harris and spoke with supporters club chief Alan Murphy.
Tim Harris told us ‘He is full of enthusiasm and raring to go, he sees it as a challenge, as I did when I came here.’
The young addition to the Carlton team can’t wait to get started and put out the following press statement:
I would just like to firstly thank Mick and everyone at Carlton Town FC for welcoming me to the club the way they have. I have already in my first few days met some positive and enthusiastic people who I am really looking forward to working with.
I am joining a club with a real positive attitude both on and off the pitch and a club with plenty in the pipeline over the coming months.
After initial meetings with both Mick and Tim, we have already started moving in the right direction with regards to the future and I am pleased to be able to get involved with events straight away.
I am really excited about attending my first ever Race Night on the 10th of February and have already started my first job of selling tickets and getting people along for a great night out.
I am also looking forward to my first home game at the club Vs Grantham Town on the 11th and will be happily meeting all the fans while running the raffle and football card during and after the match. So be sure to get involved and buy some tickets and not only help the club but be in for the chance of bagging yourself some great prizes.
After being around the non league previously with Farnborough Town FC, remembered mainly for my role of 2 years as ‘BoroBug’ (club mascot), it’s great to be able to get started at a new club with a new vision now I am settled in my new home in Nottingham.
Be sure to keep a lookout for new events and exciting goings on around the club once all of the commercial team get working together!
UP THE MILLERS!!!