There are a number of changes occurring within the Phoenix Sports senior section for the up-and-coming season, explained here in a statement from First Team Manager Paul Bryon.

Tony Rossiter has decided to step down from his role as Assistant Manager.

Tony has helped me massively over the last few years and was a very busy man as he also carried out Goalkeeping coaching duties alongside his main role too. His input in every way has aided to Phoenix maintaining its place as a regular at this level of football and he will be missed by myself and the players alike.

Thank you Tony and I am sure you will now enjoy a well-deserved beer on Saturday afternoon's while watching the first team.

Ross Baker and Danny Joy will join myself Joe Ford as part of the first team set up.

They will both be Assistant Managers with Byron Beard joining as coach and Paul Daily as Goalkeeping coach. Emily Sawyer will continue her great work as First Team Physio.

Ross and Danny are stepping up from the u23's and are both Phoenix people. This continues to show the desire of the club to promote from within with those that understand our ethos and culture.

Alan Foreman, who was part of the First Team Management set-up, has gladly agreed to take on the under 23’s next season.

Alan will take on the position of Manager with Simon Green and Jason Ash as his coaches plus Tony Cornish as the goalkeeping coach.

These four have worked well together as an under 18’s Management Team and I have no doubt they will be a success at the next level.

Once again this demonstrates Phoenix Sports desire to develop and grow individuals in all roles across the club.

In addition to the above changes Billy and Mark Sullivan have decided to spend their Saturday's doing other things, following West Ham being one of them but more importantly Billy has A levels to focus on.

I cannot thank these two enough for the time and effort they have put in for Phoenix. Describing them as kit men is not enough as they have been so much more than that.

Thank you both.

Colin Mair will now come in to replace them.

Once again goodbye and thank you to those leaving us and welcome to the new faces on board.

Paul Bryon
First Team Manager