New manager in the dug out

Bourne Town Football Club is have announced the appointment of Shane Clarke as First Team Manager, alongside George Zuerner as Assistant Manager.

The clubs statement reads,

The appointments mark an exciting new chapter for the Wakes.

“Shane arrives with an impressive footballing background, having enjoyed a successful playing career with clubs including Lincoln City, Boston United, Gainsborough Trinity, Tamworth and Worksop Town.

A UEFA A Licence coach, Shane brings extensive knowledge of the game, strong leadership qualities and experience of developing teams capable of competing for success. Most recently, Shane enjoyed an extremely successful period managing FCV Grace Dieu, working alongside George Zuerner. Together, they achieved back-to-back promotions and lifted the Nottinghamshire Senior League Cup.

George also brings considerable footballing experience, having previously represented Lincoln United, Grantham Town and Spalding United. His established working relationship with Shane provides a strong foundation for the pair to build upon as they begin their journey at Bourne Town.

As a club, we are determined to keep moving forward. We recognise the foundations already in place, but we also believe there is much more to achieve. These appointments represent a positive step towards building a team that competes with confidence, consistency and ambition”.

The new era begins with one of the biggest games in the clubs history, the FA Trophy clash against Bromsgrove Sporting tomorrow.