Soccer Shorts: Newly crowned champions Holmesdale begin search for new manager

Tuesday 15th May 2007

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We bring you news snippets from Holmesdale, Chatham Town and Rusthall, and Women’s football with Ebbsfleet United and Tunbridge Wells.

Newly crowned British Energy Kent County Premier League champions Holmesdale are searching for a new first team manager.

The Bromley outfit, based at Oakley Road, are inviting applications before the end of this month, to replace Tony Beckingham, whose cited job relocation for his decision to step down.

Candidates are invited to send their CV’s to d.tolfrey@sky.com.

Chatham Town could face expulsion from the Ryman League if they don’t fulfil the necessary ground improvements at their Council owned Maidstone Road ground by 30^th May.

Chats Chairman Mr Jeff Talbot told www.kentishfootball.co.uk today: “I am waiting for the detail from the Ryman League and will give you a full update when I receive it.”

Ebbsfleet United Ladies (formerly known as Gravesend & Northfleet) are searching for a new manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to get involved in the organising of a progressive team.

Club spokesperson Tina Martin told www.kentishfootball.co.uk today: “Women’s football continues to be the fastest growing sport in England and Ebbsfleet United is thriving along the same lines.

“We are a well-run and professionally organised club, backed by a FA charter standard community club award.

“The team is currently playing their league games in the London & South East regional League this coming season as well as entering into the FA Cup, Kent Cup and League Cup competitions.

“We are the ladies section and work in partnership with the men’s nationwide conference side Ebbsfleet United.

“We have also received a Football Foundation grant to continue to build and develop the club. It is the third year running they have put together a successful application after also getting an Awards for All grant from Sport England to add junior girls sections to the club, so they could continue to offer professional coaching to members.

“The role is predominately a voluntary role but will have some expenses available, we are seeking a male/female manager who has had previous experience in either coaching or management, at either grassroots or professional level, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who likes a challenge.

“The training sessions are currently led by a qualified coach who is available to support coaching of squad next season.”

For further details or an informal discussion please contact Tina 07732 148011 or go to their website for further contact details www.http://gnfcladies.intheteam.com.

Meanwhile, In preparation for next season Fleet Ladies are seeking new female players to boost the existing squad and offering an opportunity for all new players to come along, meet the team, coach and manager, to find out more about the club and enjoy a relaxed coaching session with matches.

Open Sessions : Tuesday 19th June and Tuesday 26th June 2007
Time: 7.00 - 9.00pm
Date: Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet. Kent

Full Pre season training begins:
Tuesday 3rd July 2007 & Thursday 5th July 2007 details as above

For further details email fleet.lfc@blueyonder.co.uk or contact Tina Martin 07732148011.

The club are looking for players to add to our current U11 girls side, as they will form the U12 next season and newly forming U14 side. If you are interested please come along to our coaching centre on a Monday night 4.00 - 5.30 at Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road. Northfleet to meet coaches and managers.

Meanwhile, Tunbridge Wells' Ladies team are searching for a goalkeeper for the new football season. Anyone interested should telephone the club secretary Barry Whitlock on 07774 893 218.

British Energy Kent County League side Rusthall have announced their first signing for next season - proven goalscorer, Lee Speirs, 25.

New manager Hugo Langton and his assistant John Ronaldson are also speaking to a number of other players as the Jockey Farm outfit plan a serious assault on the Premier Division title next season.