Horsham YMCA announce new management structure following Buckland departure

The club have thanked Peter for his years of service and wish him and his family all the best for his new ventures.

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A club spokesman said: "We are now pleased to announce that Julian Miller has been appointed as the new First Team Manager, stepping-up from his role as Assistant Manager. Julian has extensive experience in local grass roots football and has been with the club for three years.

"Following earlier announcements regarding the introduction of the Under 18 & Under 23 development pathway we are also pleased to re-confirm that Dean Laker will manage our U23 Team and one of our U18 teams, which will both be playing in the Southern Combined Football League, whilst Simeon Johnson & Dan Footitt will manage our other U18 team playing in the Arun & Chichester League.

"This new management structure will help create the foundations for young players to embark on a development pathway into senior football in the U18, U23 sides and in the first team.

"Although no non-league football clubs have yet had any indication of dates when the 2020-21 season may start, this announcement of our new management arrangements gives a good indication of the level of preparation that is on-going at the club, in readiness for when all team sports restart."

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