So after a whirlwind few days I've found a new challenge as manager of Parson Drove FC it's a league I'm familiar with but I know there's a lot of work to do, the hard work starts now ⚽️
Well what a crazy 24hrs it's been and I now sit here manager of march town fc Im delighted to be given the role at a club that's really moving in the right direction, I wish Brett all the best and I can only thank him for bringing me to the club 18 months or so ago.
So tonight I have been relieved of my duties as March manager absolutely heartbroken as i felt we could get things right but best of luck to the club going forwards
Two weeks have past now whilst the disappointment of losing my job is still very much there, the feeling of wanted to succeed and prove people wrong is stronger than ever, learn from on it and move on, whilst it's a tough lesson my circle of trust is smaller but ready to go again
Almost a year ago now I was at my lowest struggling with everything but now I'm in a really positive and loving life its not been easy but talking to people always helped me and would always be there for others knowing the struggle it can be first hand
#MentalHealthAwarenessDay
Really pleased to finally get the promotion the club has deserved, alot of hard work has gone on behind the scenes for a very long time by a great bunch of people, the supporter's have been superb last few seasons and the lads have earnt a crack at step 5 bring it on
#upthehares
Delighted with the lads a whirlwind week but they've kept focused on the job in hand, Needham had lost one home game all season but we got the ball down and played attitude and work rate was exceptional I asked them to do the supporters and themselves proud and I think they did
So tonight I may have raised a few eyebrows with my selection but I believe in every member of this squad and they delivered a preformance to match that belief, we need to stay focused but the lads deserve to enjoy that win they Earnt it, again the supporters were superb
I know football could and probably will be along way off still, but the work going on behind the scenes and at the ground shows how ambitious the club is really exciting to see all the changes going on, we might not be playing but we are improving the environment we will play in
Only a few weeks into it but really enjoying the new role at
@MarchTownFC
new challenges new ideas, exciting place to be looking forward to it continuing
Its tough going at moment but its early days lessons to learn and quickly we know its always going to be tough days but we will come good we've got a togetherness thats key results will come to the supporters be patience we will get this right
Another great night for the lads who again have taken on board what they've been asked to do and delivered, playing with so much confidence at the moment it's great to see as they've worked very hard again the hares fans played there part, onto the next one Saturday
Up the hares
Mad few days but when you get a reaction from the lads like that can only step back and applaud the players in what was a six pointer dominating a game shows real character 👏👏
Really proud of the lads recently they've stepped up and shown real quality to win games, the group as a whole has a real buzz around it and that's down to the players taking on the challenge and they keep improving, tough games coming up but we will enjoy it win lose draw
A busy first day has given me lots of positives I'm delighted that my backroom staff is taking shape and I can confirm that
@Mattless5
and
@MTFC_Wozza
will he joining me as assistant managers great additions to the group and also very happy
@jonnypearce209
will continue his role
Seeing the non league football drama today makes me realise how lucky I am to have
@DeanMiller69
as my assistant the only issues he causes me is moaning he thinks he's a striker , no need to fight him over that....yet
Sometimes you need days like today to realise how well a club is working, credit to all the coaching and management staff at the club the strength in depth we have at the club is so important to the future and to see youth coming through and competing at first level is fantastic
⚽️🔶 DUKE JOINS THE HARES 🔶⚽️
1/2 We are pleased to announce that
@ArranDuke
has joined the management setup at MTFC. Aaron will Work closely with the first team management with scouting and player recommendations.
So I think that's a full house of blows thanks to covid football wise two cups finals cancelled,in promotion places null and void, fa cup drawn out a hat and were not drawn out 🤣🤣 blow after blow but we all still healthy and will go again next season so every cloud
Such a buzz today unbelievable belief to come back so late on and win the Game and everybody played there part today also great to see 3 under 18s in the squad and Brody Warren making his debut
So pleased to see all our teams picking up another clean sweep of 3 points today, the clubs in a fantastic place and well done to all our managers, great to have
@Stef_Cavozzi12
stepping up to 1st team today showing the club has real strength in depth
#upthehares
Feeling a bit lost at the moment first time in 15 years I'm not planning and preparing for pre season, very strange and somewhat difficult period, but going to stay positive
Delighted to be able to announce
@DeanMiller69
will be joining me as player assistant manager for the coming season his knowledge of the league is fantastic and it's a great fit for the role, I've known Dean many years and know he will be a top addition to the club
Welcome Dean
When an opportunity arises and the positives outway the negatives, don't let those negatives stand in your way. One thing I've learnt this season is be braver when decisions need to be made, easy option isnt always the right one
Good to be back, so pleased that something weve worked on for only a short time in training came in to play on the pitch tonight more than we expected can only praise the lads for that, it's a start and it's a positive one, new systems and style but the lads are working at it
Balls pumped, bibs washed
Pre season starts today last season was a long slog but with pre season comes fresh hope and enthusiasm let's see where the journey takes us this year ⚽️
So lockdown is slowly coming to an end I've used the time to get a new buisness up and running and things are going well, but now it's time to re focus on football when ever we return competively we will be ready to go again
#aimstoachieve
Long overdue victory today we've not been good enough this season but today something clicked, we have now set a standard that needs to be kept to going forwards, I've berated and been extremely honest with the group about our preformances but today they deserve the plaudits
Tonight's Zoom training session, a player showed real experience when he needed to most, "get your weights ready lads" realising he didn't have any he produced two cricket bat's to lift the rest of the session
@Mattless5
is back everybody 😂😂
Whilst hitting the 50 points target to many may seem irrelevant as a club this is a massive target hit alot has to go into it with very very few volunteers so to hit such a figure feels like a stride in the right direction it's not perfect but it's a work in progress, lots to do
Really pleased to confirm that
@MaxwellFlintoft
has agreed joined the join the club for the coming season an expirenced keeper who really impressed in his first run out in last night's game welcome max
That's an enjoyable day of football, the scaffold end creating another brilliant atmosphere it doesn't go unnoticed, the boys looked sharp today levels set now time to be consistent with it
#upthehares
Really tough spell at the moment it's just not clicking, this group is over all the years I've done this my favourite to work with but it's just not working yet, I need a reaction Tuesday night from the lads it is going to be a huge test of character and one I hope they get right
Really pleased with what I saw a very young hardworking side with lots of potential hold a very decent side to a draw, excited to see the progress over the next few months but a great platform to build on
@jupp_kallum
@Joshkwilliams14
@kyleliddy06
@BenBaker2801
all impressed
After what seems an age since our last fixture was good to get back to winning ways , a hardworking performance and something to build on going into a hectic fixture schedule ⚽️⚽️
Can't wait for tomorrow great occasion for the club back in the Fa Cup the lads are buzzing for it let's try get a big crowd down and make plenty of noise for the boys
#upthehares
#facup
Fa cup day another great occasion for the club and a day we hope we all remember for a long time let's go and do ourselves and the club proud again
#UTH
Really enjoyed today getting my buzz back being involved within a group again, my confidence is slowly coming back enjoying being involved with my home town club good point in the grand scheme of things
#fenmen
Started my first game in 15 years today lasted 30mins broken toe the gaffer said I was man of match, I'm not sure tho, another season done honoured to work with this group if it stays together or not what a great season such a massive improvement on what we've done previously
Credit where credits due todays Referee was excellent we arrived late due to a long queue on the A14 he was understanding and considerate and then went to to ref the game very well to,don't get many like that so when you do praise is deserved 👏
Lots of positive points from today's friendly match plenty to work on but it's early days a system change and personnel changes today but a strong platform to build upon, a very young group one player over 30,bodes well for the future of the club and that's key
#upthehares
Really pleased with the lads today controlling a game for large periods is what we been working hard on and it showed today, the whole squad again played apart in a good win, the fact all 3 senior sides got good wins today shows what we are doing at the moment is working positive
Played a very good Bedford town today but we competed well for 70 mins, still plenty of work to do but there is alot to build on, some strong individual performances too we are working hard at getting out right
After missing 10 of the last 11 games result aside today from a personal perspective felt great to be back with the group properly for the first time since my illness still recovering but big step forwards in that recovery today, lots of fight left in the team with 2 games to go
Yesterday was a very strange and at times frustrating day at 1.45 game was off because the kit colours were to close at 2.05 we were back on and wearing bibs 🙄 but credit to the lads they got a good point in the end and another strong performance pleased with the reaction
#hares
Changing a negative reputation is always difficult to do but you have to start with changing the environment first and build from there and things slowly start to fall into place, don't always listen to rumours view things with your own eyes
Watching the football over the last few days it shows how important the fans are to the game and atmosphere, thank God for the
@view_end
cant wait to see you back
#upthehares
hes been a great bloke to work for and learn from and he's done a fantastic job, I hope I can continue all the good work his done, Now I have to focus on the job in hand we have aims this season and we are still looking to achieve them I hope every one continues to get behind
In an exciting time for the club as we continue to progress and grow
I'm currently looking to fill roles with in the first team set up these roles include
Coach
GK coach
Physio
If your interested in any of these please DM for more information
Brilliant day Saturday the boys delivered with a preformance to be proud of unfortunately not the result to match but if we take that into league games exciting times ahead I'm not sure I could handle another bus journey tho UTH
Normally a two week break mid season would be a nightmare but these next two weeks mean lots of work will be done to try and get things right on the field, so much has been done off the field to get the environment right but it's time to get it right on the pitch busy few weeks
Saw this yesterday and having suffered with these for many years now seeing lists like this make you feel your not the only one and if you talk about alot people will understand what your dealing with, help is there
#MentalHealthAwareness
Football is a funny old game sometimes opinions are always different who ever you speak to but that's why we all love the game I suppose, if everyone saw it the same it be boring but always get the whole story first
Made the squad today travelled all the way to harwich and didn't get on fuming gaffers took the piss I could of impacted the game yes I've not played for about 15 years but I've still got abit waste of a Saturday 👀# free agent
To travel to Yarmouth 2 weeks on the bounce deserves credit before a ball was even kicked but to battle and scrap till the final whistle and push a very good Yarmouth side was pleasing feel for the lads coming away with nothing from the game but the young lads deserve the praise
Lots of pre season friendly and players looking for club tweets flying around that's come around quick, probably about time I make a decision and get sorted with a fresh challenge
So a testing year at times comes to an end and looking forward to a new year and new challenges lots of changes for me in 2018 which will only make for a better 2019, moving upwards and onwards happy new year to you all
Just watched our under 18s what a fantastic performance some great football played by such a young group very pleased it looks bright well done lads and
@AshwaarTaylor
And team
Gutted game was off today but nice to be able to go watch the a team have a good win in difficult conditions very positive for the club and nice to see some of the
@view_end
at the game
#oneclub
Nice to be involved and see first hand a very positive preformance this evening from
@MarchTownFC
under 18s game finished nil nil, so much potential in this group great to see them putting preformances in to match
Could sit back and hope things turn around by themselves or work hard to try and do something about it pleased two more additions to the group this week saray and
@harry_edwards06
I know will improve us appreciate the chairman given us more time to get it where it needs to be to
I'm looking to add to my management team at Parson Drove FC for the coming season if this may be of interest please send me a message so can discuss the roles in further detail
These are paid roles ⚽️
I am looking to add a goalkeeping coach to the first team set up at
@MarchTownFC
if your interested please DM for more info this role would need to be training and match days
Slight adjustment to the backroom staff with
@jonnypearce209
moving on but delighted Kelly Raynor will be join us and taking on the physio role welcome on board Kelly
#upthehares
No hiding from the fact it's been a poor start this season its tough and doesn't get any easier, this week we have had some players move on and I wish the lads all the best going forwards,but pleased to welcome a few New faces to the club hoping to change the fortunes round
Last zoom session tonight huge thankyou to
@KellyRay34
for doing the sessions through lockdown great to see
@Jack_Frohawk
back doing bits tonight 😍😍 won't be long mate