Kettering Town Football Club announced their new manager and not unexpectedly it was confirmed as Dean Thomas. Dean Thomas and Thomas Baillie made a joint application with Baillie being the number two and the appointment is effective immediately.
According to the club statement there were 25 applicants for the post and after a short list was interviewed Thomas was the number one choice. As they explained on the official website: “Dean Thomas brings a vast amount of experience to the Club, earned over many years as a player and Manager, and knowledge about the levels of football in which we will be competing.Dean and Thomas also both have a vast knowledge of local players. We formally welcome Dean to the Club as our Manager and wish him every success in the role.”
“The Club’s debt of gratitude will forever be to Thomas Baillie and Alan Doyle for seeing the Club through the testing months from last October and we are delighted that both are remaining at the club.”
News
Dean Thomas confirmed as manager of Poppies »
Kettering Town Football Club announced their new manager and not unexpectedly it was confirmed as Dean Thomas.
New winding up order surfaces at Kettering Town Football Club »
Just when you thought the worst was behind us, the club's official website announced a winding up order had been passed onto Ritchie Jeune which reportedly was issued by HM Revenue and Customs.
Kettering advertise the post of manager for next season »
Kettering Town Football Club have announced they are accepting applications for the post of first team manager for the start of next season following relegation last Saturday, but stated the deadline for being considered is April 17th, 2013.
Kettering to play home matches at Steel Park next season. »
Kettering Town will play their home matches at Steel Park next season following the ground share with owners Corby Town being extended.
Poppies management reshuffle »
According to the club website 'Ritchie Jeune has recalled Alan Doyle from his role as First Team Manager to his original position as Technical Director.'
Matches
Battling Poppies draw 0-0 away to Chesham Utd in final match of the season »
Chesham Utd 0
Kettering Town 0
Spirited Poppies beaten 3-1 at home to Gosport Borough »
Kettering Town 1
Muzvimbiri 65
Gosport Borough 3
Wooden 20
Williams 60
Igoe 83
Battling Poppies narrowly beaten 2-1 at home to Barwell »
Kettering Town 1
Hicks 90pen
Barwell 2
Newton 32
Barnett 73
Terrace Talk
Portsmouth suffer a similar fate to Kettering »
Pompey's administrator Trevor Birch promptly issued a statement branding the League's decision "very harsh" and hopes it can be reversed. He said: "We are extremely disappointed that the Football League has decided to impose yet another penalty on the club.
Poppies Radio – for the fans … by the fans »
This Saturday 7th July, Poppies Radio will be broadcasting live from Nene Park to cover the new season's opening friendly fixture against Southend Manor.
Old film of the Poppies in 1957 and an interview with Tommy Lawton »
Old film of the Poppies in 1957 and an interview with Tommy Lawton when he was manager of the club are among the gems featured on a brand new nostalgia page about old Kettering.
