Charlie Clapham

Charles Clapham (born 7 August 1946), more commonly known as Charlie Clapham, was the chairman of Southport Football Club, an English football club that play in the National League North. Clapham was born in Accrington and lived there until he was seven years old. His family then relocated to Coventry. He grew up supporting Coventry City and, having been converted by his brother, Manchester United. Business interests In 1978, while working in the West Midlands as a regional sales director, he co-founded Palace Chemicals with three business associates. This saw Clapham following his new venture to Liverpool, eventually moving to nearby Southport in 1981. In October 1995, the company acquired competitor Langlow Products Limited, incorporating the product line into their portfolio. This was followed up by the acquisition of Houseplan, known for their sealants and adhesives, in September 2000.