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Glenn Tamplin, the former eccentric owner of Billericay Town FC, is the new owner of Romford Football Club.

The millionaire businessmen quit the National League South side in September this year, blaming abuse from fans as one of the reasons for his departure.

It's been rumoured on social media that he was looking to be involved in another Essex football team, with Chelmsford City chairman John Holmes revealing last week that he'd been approached by Tamplin.

However, the Clarets reassured fans that the club was not for sale.

The rumours were true though, as Tamplin announced himself as the new owner of Romford FC in his Twitter bio.

He changed his bio to: "Owner of Romford FC , helps those less fortunate and building a community club along with a new stadium."

He also updated his cover photo to show an American baseball jersey with the words "Back In The Game".

(Image: Twitter)

Romford, who are currently in the eighth tier of English football, confirmed the news on Tuesday (November 12) that Tamplin was involved in the club.

Recently, the club has been sharing a home ground with Brentwood Town, with a club statement revealing hopes that Tamplin can get the team in its own ground again.

Romford FC chairman Steve Gardener said: "The club have been struggling for some time now due to lack of finances and resources, and our aim of getting back to Romford in our own ground is a must, but myself and Colin Ewenson, are not in a position to drive the club forward and deliver the new ground.

"We have been looking for an investor to come on board, and with his previous experience, and success we are looking forward to being able to move the club forward."

Tamplin's decision to quit Billericay Town in September came shortly after he sacked manager Harry Wheeler for the second time and his son, Archie, received abuse from home supporters.

During his time at the club, Tamplin revealed that he put over £3 million into the club - including £150,000 before he left.

The steel businessman was famous for his controversial behaviour, stripping down to his underwear after beating Chelmsford City in the Essex Senior Club Final and getting his two Ferrari F12 TDF cars wrapped in a custom Billericay Town design.

He also hit the headlines when he sacked himself as the club's manager before reinstating himself days later.

Whilst at Billericay though, Tamplin also helped lead the side to promotion to the sixth tier of English football and used his wealth and influence to transform the club's stadium and community for the better.

He faces a big challenge at Romford FC though, who currently sit rock bottom of the BetVictor Isthmian League North with just 5 points from 11 games.