At the time of Goals Soccer Centres plc results in February 2013, Sir Rodney Walker indicated his desire, after 10 years as Non-Executive Chairman, to retire from the Board but maintain his involvement in the company in the new role of Honorary President. The Board announced that, after a rigorous and full process, Mr. Keith Edelman has been appointed as Non-Executive Chairman. His appointment will become effective from 19 July 2013.

Keith has significant experience in multi-site retail and leisure companies. In an Executive capacity, he was CEO of Arsenal Holdings from 2000-2009 and Storehouse from 1993-1999. Prior to this, he was MD of Carlton Communications from 1991-1993 and from 1985-1991 was at Ladbroke Group Plc responsible for Texas Homecare and Corporate Planning. Currently, he is a Non-Executive Director of SuperGroup PLC, Safestore PLC and Thorntons PLC, as well as being on the Board of the London Legacy Development Corporation.

Mr. Edelman is also a Non-Executive Director of Beale PLC, a position from which he proposes to stand down as soon as a suitable replacement can be found. Previously, he has served as Chairman of Glenmorangie and as a Non-Executive Director of Eurotunnel, amongst others.