Club
chairman Simon Damery explained: “Following the recent resignation of James
Hall, we knew we had to move quickly to secure a new head coach. We have a new
club strategy which formed the basis of the specification for the new manager.
Our search led to several applicants, but it was clear that Stuart and his
coaching team shared a similar vision, so we’ve moved quickly to make the
appointment.”
Atkins
was equally enthusiastic: “I have been aware of Amersham Town as an active and
improving community club with great facilities. I was therefore extremely
pleased, with my coaches, to be invited to meet members of the committee to
discuss the role of manager. It was immediately apparent that we were in tune
with their ambitions.
“I
am keen to match the huge improvements they have made off the pitch with
success on the pitch married with an expansion of the opportunities for local
players. We have several attractive friendlies lined up, particularly against
Chesham United in the John Hearn Trophy on 23rd July and I am really looking
forward to the coming season.”
Atkins
has coached and managed at a number of clubs in the region and, most recently,
enjoyed considerable success in the 2020/21 season with Oxhey Jets.
He
will bring with him as assistants Gary Burkitt and Antonio Cacciapuoti whilst
maintaining continuity by recruiting current Amersham coaches, Ryan Gurney and
Ryan O’Sullivan. |