Durham Women, Geoff Thompson and Jason Ye.
After Durham warned they could cease operations.
Durham Women’s future has been secured after South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson agreed to acquire a majority shareholding, with support from Jason Ye. The deal keeps Durham in Women’s Super League 2 next season.
The club had issued an urgent takeover appeal after potential investors fell through. Thompson said the priority was safeguarding Durham’s long-term future, while the founders will remain involved as shareholders.