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BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Murray appointed as new Harriers boss
Kidderminster Harriers have appointed their former midfielder Adam Murray as manager following the sacking of Phil 43-year-old took AFC Fylde into the National League as champions in 2022-23 and Harriers are hoping he can do the same for them after a near-miss under left Eastbourne Borough last week after guiding them to a third-placed finish in National League South, just a point off the title. He took that job in January 2024, with Eastbourne 21st, and steered them to has also managed Mansfield Town and Boston United, as well as having two spells as caretaker manager at addition to a season with Harriers in 2003-04, Murray's playing career also took in Derby County, Notts County, Burton Albion, Mansfield, Carlisle United, Torquay United, Macclesfield Town, Oxford United and Luton was sacked a fortnight ago after defeat by Southport on the final day of the season cost Kidderminster the National League North title, and they then lost to Chester in the play-off owner Richard Lane said of Murray on the club website, external: "His enthusiasm, commitment and passion for the position came through loudly when we met and his CV, as a player and a manager, speaks for itself."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Coach linked with Rovers steps down from his role at non-league club
Adam Murray has left his role as manager of non-league club Eastbourne Borough. The 42-year-old has been linked with a move to Ewood Park to become part of Valerien Ismael's backroom staff. Murray initially worked under Ismael at Barnsley and later followed the head coach to West Brom and Besiktas. He had a spell in charge at AFC Fylde before taking over at Eastbourne Borough in January 2024, leading the club to safety in the National League South. Murray's side finished third this season but were beaten by Maidstone United in the play-offs earlier this month. 'Today is an incredibly sad day as I say good bye to an amazing football club,' he told the club site. 'What a journey – from the miracle of survival to being so close to becoming champions – and I have loved every second of it. We have made some amazing memories and built some incredible relationships together. 'I would like to thank my boys and my staff, who have run through brick walls for me and I could not have asked for any more. READ MORE: How Callum Brittain's role in the Blackburn Rovers squad has evolved 'A huge thank you to the amazing supporters who have shown me incredible love from day one. The reason our home became a fortress was you and you being that 12th, 13th and 14th man. I will miss you! 'Finally thank you to Simon (Leslie). His backing and support has never stopped. He truly is a special man – his vision was what sucked me in and I hope I have played my part in moving it forward. Thank you. 'Unfortunately, home is calling and with five kids, I have to put them first. I have no doubt the future is bright for Eastbourne Borough under Simon's leadership. I will be watching from afar!'
Telegraph
26-04-2025
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- Telegraph
Prepare for one of craziest final days English football has ever seen
With Liverpool the Premier League's champions-elect, automatic promotion wrapped up in the Championship and Birmingham walking to the League One title, the end-of-season anticipation is running thin in the upper echelons of the English football pyramid. However, a peek into the sixth tier reveals its final day is shaping up to have more drama than a soap opera. National League South has surely never seen anything like it, as the top six teams are separated by just three points heading into the final day, with the hunt for the title – and the only automatic promotion spot – going down to the wire. Truro City, Torquay United, Eastbourne Borough, Worthing, Boreham Wood and Dorking Wanderers could all still end up champions. 'There have been some epic title races down the years, but I've certainly never known one quite like this where six teams can win the title on the final day,' said Mark Badcock, editor of the The Non-League Paper. 'It's been shaping up this way for a large part of the run-in but still seems incredible. This is the situation with just 90 minutes, plus stoppages, left of the whole season.' With Dorking Wanderers sixth, Marc White's face the toughest task to claim top spot. White is still hopeful of pulling off an upset, though he had other permutations on his mind when asked about the intriguing final day. 'If you're the league, where the f--- are you going to take the trophy?' he said. 'Are you going to go to Truro? It's nearer to get to f-----g Los Angeles than Truro, or are you going to be in a helicopter over London somewhere?' Torquay United, one of the heavyweights of this division, occupy second spot, with a goal difference of two separating them from leaders Truro. Around 1,900 Torquay supporters are expected to travel to their match at Hemel Hempstead, with the Devon club aiming to end a two-year exodus from the National League. 'It's difficult for Torquay United as there is a target on our back,' manager Paul Wotton said. 'Everyone raises their game against Torquay, and everyone wants to beat Torquay, so we've had to deal with that. 'There's a lot of pressure managing this and great expectation. The Torquay badge can weigh heavy in the National League South on players, but all we've done is given ourselves a chance of achieving something special.' Eastbourne Borough are just one point off the summit. Adam Murray's men have been sensational at their home ground Priory Lane and are unbeaten in their 22 league games there this season, winning 13 and drawing nine. That bodes well for their home clash with Weston-super-Mare. Forward George Alexander has been key to their charge up the table, scoring 24 times from 38 appearances. But an injury issue for the 23-year-old could put the brakes on their bid for the top spot. 'He's been nursing a knock so whether he's going to be fit for Saturday we don't know yet,' Murray said, 'but he's been a big part of what we're doing and we're trying to get to get the balance right of when we risk him and when we put cotton wool round him. He'll be ready if needed.' Truro are in the driving seat to finish top, which would make them the first Cornish side to secure a place in the National League. Their game against relegation-threatened St Albans City is a must-win for both teams, with manager John Askey reiterating the message to his players. 'Winning is the only thing that matters,' he said. 'It will give the whole of Cornwall, football-wise, a massive boost. It's not only vital to the club but it's important to the whole area.' Fourth in the table on 85 points, Worthing would need the top not to win for them to steal top spot. They have managed just two wins from their past six games ahead of hosting Enfield Town, but manager Chris Agutter claimed his side are the strongest in the division and can get over the line. 'I believe we are the best team in the league,' Agutter said. 'Our record against the top eight teams is better than anyone's. Our issues have come in the less glamorous games, dropping points against teams that perhaps we shouldn't have done. In those head-to-head games, it's been very good.' Boreham Wood head to mid-table Tonbridge Angels. To go up, Boreham Wood require Worthing and Eastbourne Borough to fail to win and both Torquay and Truro to lose, so their job will simply to put pressure on those clubs above them. Given how this season has unfolded, you could not rule out any scenario out.
BBC News
09-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wotton hails Torquay after 'war' with Eastbourne
Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says his side's 2-0 win over fellow promotion chasers Eastbourne Borough "felt like a war at times".The Gulls ended a four-game winless run as their victory saw them move above Eastbourne into fifth place in National League South - four points off leaders Dorking Wanderers with two games in hand. It took Torquay until the final moments of the game to finally break down their opponents when Sam Dreyer's deflected effort from an 86th-minute corner gave the hosts the lead. Omar Mussa clinched the victory with a cool finish in the sixth minute of stoppage time. "It felt like a bit of a war at times," Wotton told BBC Radio Devon. "I thought they were very direct, they were playing out from the back, giving it to a centre-half and then he was going direct so it's same thing as being direct."We knew it would be a war and we knew all week there had to be a reaction from the Maidstone game and there was."I could tell after the first 20 seconds we were at it, we were up for it."Eastbourne were unbeaten in 11 and they're up there for a reason because they are very organised and they're good at what they do."
