At the age of 29, Stuart Fitchie became reportedly the youngest football club chairman in Kent history when he ascended to the role at Herne Bay.
But in a short time the energetic leader - who diehard fans have dubbed “Abramofitch” - has made waves around the coastal town.
With a background in banking and a childhood steeped in the beautiful game, the millennial was confident in his ability to take on the top job.
But not everyone in the non-league football world has been willing to take him at face value. “There’s been instances when I’ve gone to away games and they’ve refused to accept that I’m the chairman and denied me entry to the boardroom,” Stuart recalled. “But what I’ve got on my side is that I understand the way the world works, I wouldn’t say better than someone of age, but I’ve got a youthful mindset. “I’m in a time in my life that I really want to progress and push on.