Baker
joined Harrow in January 2015 from Isthmian League South side Chipstead for
whom he had been first-team manager since 2013.
He
replaced new Barnet assistant boss Dave Anderson in the hot seat at Earlsmead.
During
a distinguished playing career, Baker carved out a good reputation with Hayes,
Yeading, Hendon and Egham Town before becoming player-coach with Chertsey Town.
He
had begun his coaching career working for franchise soccer schools in
conjunction with Arsenal and Chelsea and continued to develop them as first-team
coach at St Albans City.
After
two years as manager at Egham, he continued to hone his coaching skills with
Beaconsfeld SYCOB and Wingate & Finchley before moving back into management
with Walton & Hersham in 2013.
His
stay at Stompond Lane was short lived, however, before he moved on to
Chipstead.
During
the latest lockdown we have been examining ways of taking the club forward and
are determined to hit the ground running when the new season starts.
The
club see Baker as being a core part of these plans and will be working hard to
ensure that he has all the support he needs to see strengthened on-field
performances.
Baker
told his club`s website: “Following an extremely positive meeting with the chairman
and the Board last week, I have agreed to sign a new contract for the next two
seasons.
“Despite
the tough times over the last year, the way the club has treated myself and the
players has been first class and played a big part in my decision.
“There
is also a lot of work going on behind the scenes to give the team every chance
of an exciting season in 2021/22. Player recruitment has already started and
I'm hopeful to announce some signings in the next couple of weeks. Given the time
we have missed I’m raring to go again and the hard work starts again now”. |