The club is delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Morag Gilronan and John Keyes.

Both Morag and John have daughters in the Manchester Mystics programme and will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the board.

A social worker by profession, Morag is already the club’s safeguarding and welfare lead.

She has been involved in basketball on a volunteer basis for more than 10 years and has a passion for working with vulnerable people.

She has undertaken many roles within the social care sector.

John works as a property consultant and has experience in business, managing large teams and implementing major change projects.He is also a Level 2 Table Official.

Morag and John take the number of trustees to seven.

The other board members are: Andrew Butterworth (Chair); Neil Fairlamb (City Council); Doug Jones; Mark Leech; and Joe Forber (Founder Member of the Club).