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Durham Women's future saved by local investor

Durham Women's future saved by local investor
BBC Sport Tuesday 23 June 2026, 18:00 UTC 1 min read
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Durham Women's future has been saved by South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson following an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the Women's Super League 2 club.

Durham Women's future has been saved by South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson following an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the Women's Super League 2 club.
Durham Women's (ORG) South Shields (ORG) Geoff Thompson (PERSON) the Women's Super League 2 (ORG)
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