Scunthorpe United announced that Leeds United academy graduate Tyler Denton has re-signed with the club, just hours before a statement confirmed an ownership change.
The news comes just one day after defender Will Evans signed a new deal with the Iron and South African forward Carlton Ubaezuonu became new manager Andy Butler’s first summer recruit.
Tyler Denton Pens New Deal:
Left-back Tyler Denton has committed to another year at the Attis Arena, after impressing in his debut season in the claret and blue of Scunthorpe United. The 28-year-old joined the Iron last summer, and became a key part of Jimmy Dean’s team throughout the season.
The Leeds United academy graduate made close to 100 appearances at King’s Lynn Town before making the switch to North Lincolnshire. He has also played at Chesterfield and Stevenage, while spending loan spells at Peterborough United and Port Vale earlier in his career.
Denton made 44 appearances for Scunthorpe, notching three goals along the way and earning a spot in the National League North team of the season.
Changes at the Top for Scunthorpe United:
A club statement, posted on June 4, 2024, said: “Chairperson Michelle Harness has allocated shares to Roj Rahman, George Aitkenhead and Ian Sharp”.
It means that the four directors now hold equal joint ownership of United. Harness explained the decision in the announcement, saying that it provided a safeguard to the business and allows for additional support should the club need it.
Scunthorpe businesswoman Harness completed a takeover of her local club in October of 2023 after previous owner David Hilton withdrew all funding from the Iron.
Harness originally took 92% of the club’s shares. In the club statement, she added that Raham, Aitkenhead and Sharp had stood beside her since the takeover.
Good News for the Iron on Both Fronts – Opinion:
Scunthorpe United are coming out of some incredibly dark days, now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Michelle Harness’ takeover helped secure the club would not fall, or potentially cease to exist, while the most recent announcement provides further reassurance of that. It also allows the club to grow ahead of any shot at promotion into the National League.
The re-signing of Tyler Denton furthers that goal, sealing the return of an important piece of last season’s squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.