New Manager At Squires Gate
Fri 2nd October 2015 | Squires Gate | By Mark Ashmore
Squires Gate have announced the appointment of Danny Penswick as the club's new first team manager.
The current Squires Gate captain becomes the third player manager for Gate in recent times. Penswick follows in the footsteps of Russ McKenna and latterly Dave McCann, who departed the club a week ago, who both held the same role.
The former Blackpool, Fleetwood, Leigh Genesis and AFC Fylde player is in his third season at the club.
Terms have been agreed for the rest of the season, with an option to extend.
Speaking on the appointment, Gate Chairman Stuart Hopwood said: "We are delighted that Danny has made the step up. We feel Danny will be an asset both on and off the pitch, and we believe he has the footballing knowledge and experience to lead this club".
Penswick took training on Thursday night and will take charge of his first game on Saturday, when Gate face Winsford United at home in the FA Vase.
New Manager At Squires Gate
Fri 2nd October 2015 | Squires Gate
By Mark Ashmore
Squires Gate have announced the appointment of Danny Penswick as the club's new first team manager.
The current Squires Gate captain becomes the third player manager for Gate in recent times. Penswick follows in the footsteps of Russ McKenna and latterly Dave McCann, who departed the club a week ago, who both held the same role.
The former Blackpool, Fleetwood, Leigh Genesis and AFC Fylde player is in his third season at the club.
Terms have been agreed for the rest of the season, with an option to extend.
Speaking on the appointment, Gate Chairman Stuart Hopwood said: "We are delighted that Danny has made the step up. We feel Danny will be an asset both on and off the pitch, and we believe he has the footballing knowledge and experience to lead this club".
Penswick took training on Thursday night and will take charge of his first game on Saturday, when Gate face Winsford United at home in the FA Vase.
