A journalism student has celebrated his graduation by landing a job in non-league football.

Chester FC has appointed Tom Bird as media officer after graduating with first-class honours from the sports journalism degree at the University of Central Lancashire

Tom, pictured, has worked on Chester’s media team since November 2023.

He will now be joining the club’s off-field staff for the 2025/26 season.

General manager Albert Davies said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Tom into the position of media officer.

“He is a really talented individual who has already shown a great deal of skill and dedication in his time with us so far.

“Tom has a real flair for media and I’m excited to see how innovative he can be in helping to grow and evolve the club’s content and communications.

“His appointment only further complements a really strong off-field staff we have here at Chester FC.”