Eddie Mitchell
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Eddie Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of AFC Bournemouth | |
| In office June 2009 – September 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Maxim Demin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 or 1955 |
| Died | (aged 69) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Property developer, sports executive |
Eddie Mitchell (1954 or 1955 – 17 February 2024) was an English sports executive.[1][2]
Mitchell owned Dorchester Town FC.[3] He was also involved in Poole Town F.C..[4] He was known as "Marmite Mitch".[5]
Mitchell was the owner and chairman of AFC Bournemouth between June 2009 and September 2013, and oversaw the beginning rise of the team which moved up from League Two to the Championship.[6] It was the first time this had happened since 1987.[7][8] In September 2013, he stepped down as chair.[9] His shares of the club were sold to Russian businessman Maxim Demin.[10] Two weeks after he had sold the club, he was banned from spectating its games.[citation needed]