Bircham
will be assisted by former Hemel boss Steve Bateman.
The
pair had an impressive season at Berkhamsted last season, finishing top of the
Southern League Division One Central before the season was cut short.
On
confirming the appointment, chairman Dave Boggins told https://www.hemelfc.com:
"I am delighted that Lee and Steve have joined us. With an impressive
ground, a 3G pitch and reduced ticket prices. I cannot wait for the new season
to start."
Bircham
has an impressive track record as a manager having led Bovingdon to their first
ever Herts Senior County league title alongside the success he and Bateman had
at Berkhamsted.
As
a player, Bircham had spells with Bovingdon, Aylesbury United, Leverstock
Green, Kings Langley, Beaconsfield SYCOB, Ruislip Manor, Fisher Athletic,
Greenwich Borough and Berko.
The
43-year-old Bircham is from Hemel Hempstead and is extremely proud to manager
of his home-town club.
He
has also brought in his trusted right-hand man Fred Benning, who will assist
with a number of first team duties.
Scott
Daly will take up the role of strength and conditioning coach.
Daly
has previously held roles at Queens Park Rangers and Oxford United and will be
a valuable member of the backroom staff to ensure the players are at peak
fitness throughout the season.
Former
Chelsea and Russian international Dmitri Kharine will continue in his role at
the club as goalkeeping coach. |