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Change of Management at Canvey Island
Change of Management at Canvey Island
Mark Bentley has been appointed as the new first-team manager of Bostik League North club Canvey Island, replacing Danny Heale who....
Monday 01 October 18 I 00:00:00 I Photo by

....moves into the role of director of football.

 

Former Grays Athletic manager Bentley takes over, having been out of management since leaving them in April 2016.

 

And Heale, who also enjoyed a successful playing career at Canvey, said it was a tough decision to make.

 

He told https://www.echo-news.co.uk: “I love the club but my work commitments are on a new level.

 

"I’m away a bit more and that’s the only reason I am doing this.

 

 “It’s a sad day for me to be honest although I am not going anywhere. The time is right. I was 32 when I took over and I don’t know whether I’ll go back to management, but it is the right thing to do now.”

 

Heale, who helped appoint Bentley alongside chairman John Batch, was named manager in May 2013 but the team struggled to make an impact in the Isthmian Premier Division.

 

The 2017 season ended in relegation although they almost bounced back at the first attempt – losing in last season’s Bostik North play-off final.

 

Bentley added the move came about very quickly, having been working in academy football since leaving Grays.

 

And he is excited at the prospect of taking over the Gulls: “I heard the position was open last week and it has all happened very quickly,” said Bentley, who is also working at Stevenage’s football academy.

 

“I have been desperate to get back into management since I left Grays, in honesty. I feel I have unfinished business as a manager and a coach.”

 

And chairman Batch added while he was sad to see Heale step down he was pleased he has decided to remain at the club in some capacity.

 

“Danny is a lovely boy,” said Batch. “But he will remain at the club and be a big part of things. He is a people person and he can bring those skills onto the board.

 

“Mark is determined, has a great work ethic and a never say die attitude and that is what you want in a manager.”

 

Bentley's first task will be to oversee a friendly against Dulwich Hamlet at The Frost Hire Stadium on Tuesday night.

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Change of Management at Canvey Island
Change of Management at Canvey Island
Monday 01 October 18 I 00:00:00
Photo by

....moves into the role of director of football.

 

Former Grays Athletic manager Bentley takes over, having been out of management since leaving them in April 2016.

 

And Heale, who also enjoyed a successful playing career at Canvey, said it was a tough decision to make.

 

He told https://www.echo-news.co.uk: “I love the club but my work commitments are on a new level.

 

"I’m away a bit more and that’s the only reason I am doing this.

 

 “It’s a sad day for me to be honest although I am not going anywhere. The time is right. I was 32 when I took over and I don’t know whether I’ll go back to management, but it is the right thing to do now.”

 

Heale, who helped appoint Bentley alongside chairman John Batch, was named manager in May 2013 but the team struggled to make an impact in the Isthmian Premier Division.

 

The 2017 season ended in relegation although they almost bounced back at the first attempt – losing in last season’s Bostik North play-off final.

 

Bentley added the move came about very quickly, having been working in academy football since leaving Grays.

 

And he is excited at the prospect of taking over the Gulls: “I heard the position was open last week and it has all happened very quickly,” said Bentley, who is also working at Stevenage’s football academy.

 

“I have been desperate to get back into management since I left Grays, in honesty. I feel I have unfinished business as a manager and a coach.”

 

And chairman Batch added while he was sad to see Heale step down he was pleased he has decided to remain at the club in some capacity.

 

“Danny is a lovely boy,” said Batch. “But he will remain at the club and be a big part of things. He is a people person and he can bring those skills onto the board.

 

“Mark is determined, has a great work ethic and a never say die attitude and that is what you want in a manager.”

 

Bentley's first task will be to oversee a friendly against Dulwich Hamlet at The Frost Hire Stadium on Tuesday night.

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