Castleford Tigers director Mark Grattan leaves club after 15 years

Castleford Tigers have confirmed managing director Mark Grattan has stood down from his position, after 15 years at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle.

Grattan arrived at the Fords back in 2010 and has overseen one of the most successful periods in the club’s history, including the 2017 League Leaders Shield triumph and most recently helping to secure A Grade status under the IMG framework.

Mark Grattan leaves Castleford Tigers after 15 years

Commenting on the news, Martin Jepson said: “I would like to put on record my thanks to Mark for all his years of service to the club. In particular, I would like to thank Mark for his hard work last year in helping the Club secure its Super League status by attaining the requisite number of IMG grading points.

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He added: “This was a complicated piece of work that had to be delivered over a significant period of time. Everybody at the club will always be extremely grateful for this achievement. On behalf of the Club I would like to wish Mark the very best of luck for the future and I know fans will show him their appreciation when they see him at a future game.”

Grattan added: “It’s been a real pleasure to serve the club for 15 years initially as a volunteer, then an employee and Director of the Board. There have been many high points over the years including winning the League Leaders Shield, getting to the Grand Final and reaching two Challenge Cup Finals, however, the most memorable achievement was being awarded grade A status in October 2024.”

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“Getting the club through lockdown and the following two years really took its toll on me and I made the decision at the end of 2023 that once we had secured the Grade A status I would look to start the handover process. I would personally like to thank everyone I have worked with and alongside, both on field and off field, over the last 15 years.”

“I have had the honour and pleasure of working with some of the most hardworking and dedicated people I have ever come across. I would also like to thank the sponsors and fans of the club who have been incredible over the last 15 years.”

“Finally, I would like to wish Martin Jepson and Steve Vause all the best and I look forward to coming down to the ground to support the team from the terraces as a fan, and enjoy the best atmosphere in Super League.”

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