John jnr in his father's footsteps as fledgling Rocks announce first managerial partnership
By Nub News Reporter
9th Feb 2024 | Football
A NEW management duo - with a throwback to the past - has been announced for the fledgling fan-owned East Thurrock Community Football Club.
It has been announced that John Coventry Junior and Kevin Scott will be the first managers of the phoenix club that has risen from the ashes of the folded East Thurrock United, where John jnr's dad became a legendaty local figure.
John jnr has spent time with East Thurrock United from 2009 to 2020 in various roles from youth teams, reserve team, scouting and coaching the first team. As well as his strong connection to football in the area he has also been assistant manager at Aveley, Great Wakering and Tilbury too.
Kevin has managed in the Olympian League previously at Laindon Orient and Stifford Clays Football Club. He has coached alongside John and his dad at both Great Wakering and Tilbury.
Jono Edwards, Vice Chairman of the new club which is hipoing to play in he Olympian League next season, said: "When I sat down and read through all 19 applications, of which there were a few very strong candidates, there was one that was always sticking out.
"I believe it's a perfect fit for the football club and they have connections to many former Rocks players.
"I have real faith in John and Kevin as well as the rest of their coaching team, that they will deliver for us on the pitch.
"They'll work tirelessly with our Director Of Football John Coventry snr off of the pitch too as we keen improving the playing squad while going through the leagues.
"The fact that they have all worked together in the past was a big plus. I hope the owners are happy with our decision and I'm sure they'll all agree with me when I wish John and the rest of his coaching team the very best of luck at the club."
John jnr said: "I have been involved with East Thurrock football since the age of 17, having the opportunity to now manage East Thurrock Community Football Club is a great privilege.
"Football means so much to the local area, community is at the heart of everything we are doing. We are from the local area and have the passion to build something special for the local fans as well as a pathway for local players to develop and play a good standard of senior football."
Kevin Scott said: "Our ambition is to build this new club and work with the fan ownership on growing and progressing as high as we can possibly go. We are in this for the long term and can't wait to get started.
"This is an exciting project to be involved in, already with over 125 fan owners in only a month. Tomorrow we will be announcing a trial day for any interested, keep an eye out."
In the coming weeks they will be announcing additional members of the coaching staff. The only role they are currently looking for is a physio for match days on Saturdays, if you know anyone that can help out email [email protected].
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