Wexford FC secures significant US Investment for academy structures

Wexford FC have announced a new agreement with Stafford Crane Group (SCG), which will see the US-based company invest in the club’s academy structure.

Stafford Crane Group (SCG), led by Wexford native Patrick (Podge) Stafford, is providing a substantial investment to support the development of the club’s professional structure. The investment will take place with immediate effect.

Wexford FC and the Stafford Crane Group have outlined the following strategic aims of their partnership that will add professionalism and standards internally within Wexford FC.

These include:

Commenting on the investment, Mr Stafford told the club's official website: “I am honoured to be in a position to support Wexford FC’s academy, to invest in young players and offer them opportunities that I would have relished as a young boy.

"The investment by Stafford Crane Group is aimed to strengthen the club’s academy and employ a professional structure which will help players and the club achieving success.”

Wexford FC CEO, Tony Doyle, also welcomed the investment: “On behalf of Wexford FC, I am delighted to see this sort of investment from a Wexford native now living overseas as it shows the belief in and support for this club.

"Such an investment from Stafford Crane Group allows Wexford FC to build on the existing strengths of the academy, with hopes in the coming years of making it the leader in League of Ireland academy set ups.

"This investment is an excellent support of sport in our locality, and I would encourage other Wexford natives living overseas to consider investing in Wexford FC.”