FOLLOWING an appeal for help from Grays Atrghletic manager Darren Manning at the weekend, the club has announced the appointment of Marvin Hamilton as lead coach.

Hamilton began his career with Gillingham and has subsequently gone on to play for a number of non-League clubs in the south of England, as well as spending brief spells playing in Cyprus, Australia and the USA.

Hamilton began his coaching journey after completing his UEFA B Licence in 2015. 

The following year, he joined the Leyton Orient Academy, where he spent a season working with youth players and developing his coaching methodology. 

In subsequent years, Hamilton broadened his experience through a placement scheme with The Football Association, where he had a stint at the Queens Park Rangers Academy, further sharpening his skills in youth development and elite training environments. 

In late 2024, Hamilton took his coaching credentials abroad and managed Scottland F.C., a first-division side in Zimbabwe. During his tenure from October to December 2024, he led the team to an unbeaten record of 12 wins from 12 matches, securing the league championship.

Hamilton played ten times for the Sri Lankan national team, for which he qualifies through his mother. He played for them in World Cup qualifying matching.

Another acquistion by Grays is defender Guy Norton, who has been signed from Romford FC. His previous clubs include Chelmsford, Maldon & Tiptree and Cambridge City.