Appointed
manager of Brightlingsea Regent in October 2017, Rothery guided the team to
safety in their first season at Step 3 level in the Isthmian League Premier
Division before masterminding their highest ever finish last term, a creditable
13th spot after fighting for a play-off berth.
Rothery
also took the R’s on their best ever cup runs, reaching the third qualifying
round of the FA Cup and FA Trophy last season. In the former, he masterminded
wins over Cambridge City and Egham Town before bowing out to Torquay United.
After
threatening to quit towards the end last term over budget concerns, Rothery committed
to another campaign before resigning at the end of September. |