Slaughter
takes on the role with immediate effect and will be assisted by Paul Dollner.
The
pair replace interim manager Mark Courtney, who will continue as an important
committee member within the club.
Slaughter told
https://www.loxwoodfc.co.uk:
"I’m absolutely over the moon that Loxwood FC have given myself and Paul
this opportunity.
“I’ve
been thinking about stepping into management for some time now, and I know Paul
is chomping at the bit to get back into the game.
“I’m
looking forward to working alongside and learning from Paul. Having him
alongside me is a massive plus, not only for me but for the club too. Paul's
experience in football is fantastic and having worked under him at Burgess Hill
Town I know his training sessions are brilliant. His knowledge of youth
football is phenomenal too. Of course, I still have a lot to learn, this is my
first managerial role. But with 16 years of Sussex Country and Isthmian League
football experience behind me and having played under and learned from some top managers
and coaches in that time, I think I have the credentials to become a good
manager."
Dollner
added: "I am excited to join Spen and be part of the team at Loxwood FC.
“When
he approached me to join forces with him in applying for this job I didn’t have
to think twice and we are both pleased to be given this opportunity. Spen knows
the club very well and I know him very well and we feel we can make a big
difference at Loxwood and also with the players we have and with those players
we want to bring in.
“Having
been out of football myself for a while, I now appreciate more than ever how
important the football club and especially Loxwood FC is within the community.
“I’ve
been lucky enough to work with some excellent players and some highly skilled
coaches and managers. I’ve taken a little bit from everyone along the way and I
can see a lot of positive skills and ability in Spen and knowing his character
as I do it will be an infectious and focused approach to managing the football
at Loxwood FC. We want everyone to get behind the squad, get behind the club
and support our ideas and it’s 'onward & upward' once we are able to get
going!
"We
can't wait to make a start and get this great club moving in the right
direction with a new chapter.
“I
hope all the fans, members and locals can get behind the team and back us all
the way. I can’t wait for this strange time we are all going through to be over
so we can all get back down The Nest and get back to work. In the meantime, all
stay home, stay safe and we can’t wait to see you down The Nest to cheer on The
Pies next season". |