Andy Holt is a British businessman and the current owner of

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. He made his fortune in plastics, and joined the club's board in 2015. He assumed control of the club in October 2015, when it was on the verge of folding due to debt. He gained some renown for his

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activity responding to club supporters, and rows with the EFL, rival owners,

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supporters (for insulting

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) and even

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(for his

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response).

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Holt, Andy British football chairmen and investors Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Accrington Stanley F.C.