Holyport appointed a new manager to return the “family”

The combined Premier Division of the North Holyport Regency League has appointed a new management team after the departure of Adam Hopkins.

Port almost missed the second play-off campaign last season and Hopkins has now left for Yateley United.

In a statement released by the club, the appointment of former players Lee Ovens and Dan Rapley – currently the reserve team manager – confirmed: “Lee Ovens and Daniel Rbley have accepted a role in joint capacity. After a fantastic ending for the season with a reserve, who witnessed 15 wins of 16 league matches, Lee and and was the first person spoken by the board, the council speaking to take positions.

“What’s more important for the club is that they both know the club, with nearly 700 appearances for the first team between them. It is important that the path and ethos are true, from junior to the first team, both Lee and and echoing our thoughts and commitments to strengthen this relationship.”

A veteran consisting of 350 port appearance, oven, known as “Worzel”, is celebrated because of his strong defense and leadership quality, as captain and assistant manager under the Sweetman Derek.

Rapley scored 105 goals in 300 appearances as a wide midfielder. Rapley’s career is a successful task with that town, where he won the Vas FA and the Hellenic League Premier Division.

Enthusiastic about the promise of meeting as you expect, Chairman Tony Andrews said: “We know that Lee and and will have the encouragement and enthusiasm to do everything they can for the club and we hope to support and watch their developments with the first team.

“Mitchell Scarvaci will join Lee and as a coach. Mitch holds the C Level Campa (level 2 old) and also
Part of the reserve team was established this season. Mitch is also familiar with Holyport FC with 20 previous appearances for reserves. More additions will be announced in the coming weeks because the management team wants to strengthen. “

Ovens and Rbley said at their opening: “We are really happy to be given the opportunity to
Manage clubs that always have a very special place in our hearts for so long. We have seen the club undergoing various stages for many years.

Our goal is to make the club back to become a “family” community club – from our U7 to us
first team. With the addition of the Allied Counties team this year, we want to make a clear growth path for our young players to join us in the first team. When we moved to this new era, our goal is to unite all aspects of the club as a whole, from the youth team, to the allies, reserves and the first team, but also you, the fans. You are in the heart and soul of this club, and we hope to bring you all on this trip with us. As usual, “proud to be seen” and a new start!

“We are happy that Mitch has committed to travel with us, and we will look for to add our management team on time.”