THE new president of Oxford City FC has pledged to improve facilities as the club builds on success.

Florida-based finance guru Thomas Guerriero is determined to accelerate the ‘Hoops’ towards fully-fledged league status, starting with promotion from the Blue Square Bet North league next season.

And he is kicking off his revolution with a “world-class” new website designed to not only appeal to fans but potential investors and partners internationally. It will be launched in a matter of weeks.

Mr Guerriero told the Oxford Mail: “We will improve the stadium in line with anticipated success on the pitch. As we progress and get promoted the facilities and the ground will be improved accordingly.”

He admitted he had not yet opened talks with Oxford City Council, which owns the Court Place Farm ground, and would wait until something was firmly in the pipeline.

But he added: “In the next two to three weeks you will see a world-class new website launched which will set the tone for our vision. It will give us the capability of doing what we want to do such as talking to sponsors and people who want to get involved.”

Mr Guerriero said he was “closely monitoring” Wednesday’s Oxfordshire Senior cup final when City pushed Oxford United into extra-time before eventually losing 4-2.

He said: “It would have been nice to get a victory but it shows how close we are and how quickly we can proceed.

“That is why we are so excited. By executing our strategic plan we feel confident promotion will be in our sights along with the advancement of better facilities.”

Mr Guerriero, 36, a Wall Street tycoon who now runs investment advisors WMX Holdings, swept into the club last month and quickly outlined his plan to transform its fortunes.

Since then he says he has been working “morning to night” on City business.

“Our goal is to assist at every single level, from sponsorship to identifying players. The product on the pitch is going to be improved year after year and the business side will be improved dramatically,” he said.

“I feel this could be a major legacy. People will look back on this and see one of the biggest impact stories of all time in English football.

“I’m very excited and looking forward to it.”