Biography

Dan Lewis, who spent seven years as deputy director of sport at Durham University before leaving to set up his own business last year, is now heading up Newton Aycliffe’s off-field affairs.

The 34-year-old, who is currently managing director of the Soccer Factory Ltd, a company looking to build a new £1.7m football complex on Aycliffe Business Park, is tasked with trying to bring more business to the Northern League club.

As well as generally managing things at Moore Lane Park, Dan also updates the club's Twitter account during matches. Anything to keep him from watching Villa...