Steve Ives returns to AFC Uckfield Town

Friday, 2 June 2023 11:16

By Martyn Grenfell @martyngee

It will be the manager's third spell in charge of the club.

The club made the announcement on twitter, and the appointment follows the departure of Jonny Ellwood at the end of last season.

AFC Uckfield Town are delighted to announce that after a full and extensive review process @Ivesy77 has been appointed men’s first team manager with immediate effect. The club would like thank all those who submitted expressions of interest and those interviewed for the position. pic.twitter.com/9auqRfvCFa
— AFC Uckfield Town (@AfcUckfieldTown) June 1, 2023

'Ivesy' be assisted by coaches John Kirby and Nick Bignell with Ben Andrews as goalkeeping coach.

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