Golden Rock Regulatory News (GCG)

07th October 2025

Golden Rock Global Plc

(the "Company")

Board Advisor Appointment

LONDON, October 07th. (RNS) Golden Rock Global, ("LSE: GCG" or the "Company") a Jersey registered Special Purpose Acquisitions Company (the "SPAC") a Company trading on the Standard list of the London Stock Exchange (the "LSE") is pleased to announce that it has appointed the former Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Manchester United and England footballing Legend Vivian Alexander Anderson MBE ("Viv Anderson") as Advisor to the Board of Directors.

Viv's distinguished career covers more than 30 years of business and commercial exposure, traversing diverse markets including sport, finance, logistics, hospitality and consulting. More recently Viv was retained as Global Ambassador for GAC Logistics, one of the world's largest providers of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services.

Viv is the Founder and CEO of PlayOnPro, a network and technology platform that connects elite sports professionals with fans and supports players in their transition from professional careers into alternative business ventures. Viv originally created PlayOnPro to provide support for former professional footballers offering retirement assistance in finding new opportunities, and a platform for generating post-career income. As of today, PlayOnPro is a global platform servicing elite sports persons worldwide.

Viv's previous tenures have seen him sit on the Football Associations judicial panel, appear regularly on MUTV and take the position of Global Ambassador at Victor Chandler.

Viv serves as a representative for the Basil Skyers Melanoma Foundation, providing services and practical support for patients with multiple myeloma. Viv is also an ambassador and vocal supporter for Prostate Cancer UK and has participated in several fundraising events, including the Football to Amsterdam cycle ride and the Prostate United challenge raising funds for research and treatment.

About Viv Anderson MBE: Viv Anderson is widely acclaimed as the first black player to represent England in a senior international football match, making his debut in 1978 against Czechoslovakia. His groundbreaking appearance paved the way for future generations of black footballers in English football. Viv earned 30 caps for England, appearing in two World Cup squads.

Viv was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by the late Queen Elizabeth II for services to football in the Millennium honours list. In 2004 he was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame and is recognized as a true England legend by his peers and sports fans alike.

Currently, Viv is a shareholder and advisor in various sports event companies where he remains active in football and the public eye, participating in after-dinner talks and sharing his experiences as a pioneering black footballer who overcame racial abuse.

Viv retired from football in the mid 1990's after a prolific footballing career amassing 594 league games which included playing for Nottingham Forest were he won the First Division title in 1978 as well as the European Cup in 1979 and 1980. 

Viv also had a distinguished career playing for Arsenal, Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley and Manchester United - where he was Sir Alex Ferguson's first signing.

Despite retiring from playing football in 1994, Viv was still officially registered as a player and following an injury crisis at Middlesbrough he played two games for the club in the 1994-95 season, when they were promoted to the Premier League as First Division champions. After gaining promotion, Viv hung up his playing boots and remained Assistant Manager of Middlesbrough until June 2001, under his former Old Trafford teammate Bryan Robson OBE.

Now focusing on the commercial side of business, Viv will offer GCG strategic guidance and exercise independent advice relating to any potential inaugural transaction. Leveraging from his existing professional undertakings, Viv will work alongside GCG's leadership team, align with the public company's commercial strategy, financial goals and focus on adding significant shareholder value.

John Croft Director GCG Commented: "We are delighted to have Viv join GCG, his appointment as Advisor to the Board marks a significant step forward. Viv brings a wealth of experience and exposure to the Company. We are extremely confident that Viv's executive expertise and global network will be influential as we continue to advance our search for GCG's inaugural transaction. Viv has a proven, successful and well documented track record, I'm confident Viv will bring considerable value to both GCG and its shareholders"

For information on Viv Anderson visit: https://vivanderson.co.uk/

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The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the retained EU law version of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (the "UK MAR") which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. The information is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of the UK MAR. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.