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Change of Management at Canvey Island | ||||||||||||
Monday 01 October 18 I 00:00:00 | ||||||||||||
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....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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