18 Facts About Peter Swann

Peter Swann was born on 29 October 1965 and is a British businessman and the former chairman of football clubs Gainsborough Trinity and Scunthorpe United, having taken over at the latter from the retiring Steve Wharton in 2013.

Peter Swann became chairman of Gainsborough Trinity in October 2008.

On 14 November 2011, Swann announced he had agreed a deal in principle to move Trinity to a new stadium on the site of the former Castle Hills secondary school.

Peter Swann stated that a move away from The Northolme was necessary to allow the club to grow.

On 28 August 2012, Peter Swann announced he would leave his position as owner of the club for health reasons but had agreed to finance them until the end of the season and would leave them debt free.

Peter Swann later admitted he was walking away from the club in part because the "Blues Club" social club who owned The Northolme would not sell the ground to him, despite stating he didn't want to sell the stadium he only wanted it for the club and the fans.

Peter Swann became chairman of Scunthorpe United during the 2013 pre-season, seeing off competition from Sheffield-based boxing promoter Dennis Hobson for the post.

Peter Swann sacked manager Brian Laws following the first-round FA Cup defeat to local rivals Grimsby Town.

On 31 March 2022 with the club 10 points adrift at the bottom of League Two and his position attracting considerable public criticism, Peter Swann announced his resignation as chairman with immediate effect.

Peter Swann's family remain majority shareholders, but on 21 July 2022 he indicated that discussions over a sale were at an advanced stage.

The deal failed to be finalised and on 11 January 2023, Scunthorpe United were served a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs over an apparent unpaid tax bill, on which Peter Swann declined to comment.

Hilton did not buy the stadium within the agreed timeframe; instead he found a loophole solution: a lease agreement that let the club stay at Glanford Park for 7p a week rent - something Peter Swann considered to be trespass and squatting.

Peter Swann began legal proceedings to sue both Hilton and the club, with an initial court hearing being adjourned until between January 2024 and March 2024.

However, talks about the ground's purchase continued with the club's new owners and on 16 November 2023, the club exchanged contracts with Peter Swann to buy Glanford Park.

Peter Swann is the previous managing director of the former Sands Venue in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and the State Club nightclub.

Peter Swann is the owner of Cool Fun Ltd, which operates the Sands live music venue in Blackpool.

Peter Swann is married to Karin Swann who was formerly a part owner of Wilko.

Peter Swann is interested in golf and horse racing, owning a number of racehorses including the Group One winner Sands of Mali.