Summary
Dan Armstrong signed with the Queen of the South football club as a teenager hoping to become a professional player. Despite not succeeding as a footballer, he later transitioned into a management role and is now the chief executive of the club. Armstrong has been instrumental in developing community programs and managing various club activities.
Key Facts
- Dan Armstrong joined Queen of the South as a 16-year-old goalkeeper.
- At 28, he is now the chief executive of Queen of the South, a club in Scottish League 1.
- Armstrong is originally from Accrington and initially hoped to have a career as a professional footballer.
- Injuries during his playing days led him to get involved in community projects.
- The club offered him a role as a community coach after releasing him as a player.
- He formed the Queen and South Community Trust, engaging locals in various initiatives.
- Armstrong became the commercial manager and completed a Masters in business.
- A couple of years ago, when the board decided to step down, he was promoted to chief executive.
