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===Kilmarnock F.C.=== |
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In 1997, Bowie’s company, Billy Bowie Tankers, started sponsoring local football club [[Kilmarnock F.C.]], after Bowie personally sponsored the club for a number of years.<ref name=”auto”/> In 2013, Bowie was appointed to the board of directors of Kilmarnock Football Club.<ref name=”auto1″/><ref name=”auto”/> Upon his appointment to the board, Bowie sought to end the conflict between then club owner Michael Johnston and the |
In 1997, Bowie’s company, Billy Bowie Tankers, started sponsoring local football club [[Kilmarnock F.C.]], after Bowie personally sponsored the club for a number of years.<ref name=”auto”/> In 2013, Bowie was appointed to the board of directors of Kilmarnock Football Club.<ref name=”auto1″/><ref name=”auto”/> Upon his appointment to the board, Bowie sought to end the conflict between then club owner Michael Johnston and the fans by investing £1.3 million into the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/businessman-billy-bowie-explains-ploughed-2362971|title=Businessman Billy Bowie explains why he ploughed £1.3m into Kilmarnock as he bids to end the war at Rugby Park|first=Hugh|last=Keevins|date=11 October 2013|website=Daily Record}}</ref> |
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In 2019, Michael Johnston sold his remaining shares in the club to Bowie, making Bowie the main shareholder and the |
In 2019, Michael Johnston sold his remaining shares in the club to Bowie, making Bowie the main shareholder and the owner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/michael-johnston-sells-kilmarnock-shareholding-14141632|title=Michael Johnston sells Kilmarnock shareholding to club director Billy Bowie|first=Stuart|last=Hodge|date=15 March 2019|website=Daily Record}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fofficialkillie%2Fposts%2Four-former-chairman-has-transferred-1961699-shares-in-the-capital-of-the-kilmarn%2F1620618254707889%2F|title=Log into Facebook|website=Facebook}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.footballparadise.com/michael-johnston-no-longer-kilmarnock-shareholder/|title=Michael Johnston no longer Kilmarnock shareholder|date=15 March 2019}}</ref> |
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It was revealed in 2021 that, under Bowie’s ownership, the club had been forced to apply to the [[Scottish Government]] for a loan sum of £1 million as the club are expected to post a seven-figure loss as a result of the effects of the [[ |
It was revealed in 2021 that, under Bowie’s ownership, the club had been forced to apply to the [[Scottish Government]] for a loan sum of £1 million as the club are expected to post a seven-figure loss as a result of the effects of the [[-19 pandemic in Scotland]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/kilmarnock-eye-up-1m-loan-23351370|title=Kilmarnock eye up £1m loan as club projected to post seven-figure loss|first=Lochlin|last=Highet|date=20 January 2021|website=Daily Record}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Scottish businessman
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Billy Bowie |
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William Davidson Bowie (1966-02-02) 2 February 1966 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Other names | Billy Bowie |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Owner and majority shareholder of Kilmarnock F.C. Managing director of Billy Bowie Tankers |
William Davidson Bowie (born 2 February 1966 in Stewarton, Ayrshire[1]) is a Scottish businessman who is currently owner and majority shareholder of Scottish Premiership football club Kilmarnock F.C. and managing director of Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd.[1]
Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd.
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On 17 April 1997, Bowie was appointed company director of the company he established in 1991,[2] Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd, a company that undertakes the collection and treatment of non-hazardous waste.[3]
Since the companies establishment in 1991, Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd. has opened a number of branches throughout the United Kingdom, including in Widnes and Sheffield.[2] As of 2021, the company operates depots covering 90% of the United Kingdom.[2]
In 1997, Bowie’s company, Billy Bowie Tankers, started sponsoring local football club Kilmarnock F.C., after Bowie personally sponsored the club for a number of years.[2] In 2013, Bowie was appointed to the board of directors of Kilmarnock Football Club.[1][2] Upon his appointment to the board, Bowie sought to end the conflict between then club owner Michael Johnston and the club’s fans by investing £1.3 million into the club.[4]
In 2019, Michael Johnston sold his remaining shares in the club to Bowie, making Bowie the main shareholder and the club’s owner.[5][6][7]
It was revealed in 2021 that, under Bowie’s ownership, the club had been forced to apply to the Scottish Government for a loan sum of £1 million as the club are expected to post a seven-figure loss as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.[8]
Bowie currently resides in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.[9]
