Comedian Alex Horne joins Chesham United's board of directors

The 44-year-old, who is best known for his appearances on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as well as creating the BAFTA-winning show Taskmaster, confirmed the news via Twitter on the afternoon of September 30.

🗣️ Chesham United is delighted to announce the appointment of avid supporter and star of Taskmaster, @AlexHorne as a director of the club#HorneAboard #OneClubCheshamUnited pic.twitter.com/4MniS57Z0F

— Chesham United FC (@cheshamutdfc) September 30, 2022

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The entertainer lives in the area and is a frequent spectator at the Meadow.

Taking to social media, he jokingly announced that he had been signed by the Generals to play up-front, before confirming that he is the latest member to join their board.

He said: “I am now an official director on the board at Chesham United.

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“I genuinely could not be any more excited and I hope to be adding more of my thoughts to this club.

A fine man and a fine club. Delighted to see @AlexHorne appointed as a director at @CheshamUtdFC. I suspect Alex would be delighted if you could find a few £ to support @jakedpeck123 who suffered a horrific double leg break last weekend: https://t.co/Ct8PdLuanh 💜💙 https://t.co/0dY6GPPFjy

— Rookery Mike (@RookeryMike) September 30, 2022

“Let’s see what happens and please come to the Meadow and watch Chesham United, and you’ll probably see me up there (the director’s box), chanting my own name.”

Chesham United currently play in the Southern League Premier Division South.