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BBC News
3 days ago
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Hollyhead appointed as Kettering manager
Kettering Town have appointed former Banbury United boss Simon Hollyhead as their new 53-year-old, who was put on gardening leave by Banbury last week following an approach by the Poppies, replaces Richard Lavery at Latimer has previously been assistant manager at Scandinavian clubs Malmo, SK Brann and Odense and filled the same role at he will have the task of leading Kettering to promotion after they missed out on a place in National League North for next season when they lost to AFC Telford in the Southern League Premier Central play-off result cost Lavery his job, despite leading them to the second round of the FA Cup earlier in the season, a run which included a win over county rivals Northampton Town, from League Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger, who scored the winner against the Cobblers, has also left the club."When a club like Kettering enquires, it's very hard to refuse a discussion considering the tradition that has been fostered over 153 years," Hollyhead, who worked as a fitness coach at Warwickshire County Cricket Club for 10 years before moving into football, said."I am really excited by the opportunity and looking forward to meeting everyone at the club in due course." Poppies owner George Akhtar has set a target of guiding the club into the English Football League for the first time, which would mean three promotions from their current place in the third tier of non-league football."After speaking to Simon, I was very enthused by his passion and his commitment to detail," Akhtar said."I believe his vision for the club is aligned with ours and we are extremely excited about the next chapter of this magical club."Banbury, who took four points from their two league games against Kettering last season, have appointed Kelvin Langmead as their new manager.
BBC News
06-05-2025
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- BBC News
AFC Telford boss calls promotion to National League North 'sensational'
AFC Telford manager Kevin Milkin described the club's promotion back to National League North as "sensational" after victory over Kettering Town in the Southern League Premier play-off final. The Bucks fought back twice from a goal down to beat the Poppies 4-2 and clinch a return to the second tier of non-league football following their relegation from the National League two seasons ago. "It's amazing. It's not really sunk in yet," Milkin told BBC Radio Shropshire. "To come to Kettering's patch and do what we've done - so much credit to the players, who've been amazing." Telford had trailed 1-0 at half-time and 2-1 but got back on level terms through Jordan Piggott after Orrin Pendley had made it 1-1. Right-back Jahdahn Fridye-Harper then put the visitors in the lead for the first time with 10 minutes to go before substitute Rhys Hilton made certain of promotion. "We had lots of good moments in the first half, and we knew we needed to stay in the game at half-time," Milkin said. "The lads kept us in there, kept believing and doing the right things. "To get through it like we have is sensational for everybody."
