Reading FC legend Dave Kitson hopes to continue his role as director of football at the Berkshire club after stepping down as chairman of Arlesey Town FC.Kitson made his name as a Royals legend after moving from Cambridge Tow and helping the club to victory . first rose to the top in 2005/06, scoring 18 league goals as Reading finished top of the table with a record 106 points in the Championship.After two seasons with Reading in the Premier League, Kitson won 12 Premier League titles. goals which took him to 62 goals for the club in all competitions.After his playing career, Kitson recently set up his new football academy (The Dave Kitson Academy) in the Reading area.The former striker is also currently training the Reading Blue Coat School football team and visiting schools to give talks on mental health.”It is with a heavy heart that I announce my departure as chairman of Arlesey Town Football Club,” said Kitson.”In the two years after I took over, we achieved incredible things together with the committee.”When I When I became president in 2021, the club had no youth teams. Today, Arlesey has a full-fledged youth operation with over 15 girls and boys EJA teams playing across Beds and Herts. Our players regularly signed contracts with professional clubs.”The clubhouse, tired for 20 years and in dire need of modernization, was raised to modern standards and is now the envy of all other clubs, surpassing the 5th level. we play in. at. As loans have been repaid and the club is now in a positive financial position.”The club is also on course to install new floodlights and a brand new £1m 4G pitch which will provide ongoing income. to the club base. club.”Unfortunately, Arlesey has been too far away for the last few months because I joined Reading and because my life has been and will be in Berkshire for the foreseeable future.”Absolutely, that I want a club where my career has begun, good luck for the future and I am always here to offer help and guidance.”Going forward I am looking for more local opportunities either as a football or half club president. or director. professional club board member in the Berkshire area.”.