Forget Cash! We Need Heart

Rebel Tom calls for united character.

- Saj Sadiq

FC UNITED caretaker boss Tom Greaves says the club needs players who want to play for the badge, and not the money!

The veteran striker has been handed the managerial reins following the departure of Karl Marginson two weeks ago – who had been at the helm since the club formed 12 years ago.

And the 32-year-old – who has scored 98 goals for the club in 243 appearances – is also adamant that whoever comes in permanently will be taking one of the most-coveted jobs in Non-League football, because of the huge fan base and the values the board holds towards the recruitment of their managers.

“Karl was liked by a lot of people at the club and he will always be a club legend,” said Greaves.

“We don’t like to see managers come and go, so whoever comes in will be given the trust of the club and I’m sure they will be backed by the fans, just like Karl was.

“He was around the club for a long time and he did a lot for me over the years, so to not see him there when you are looking at the touchline is a bit different.

“We were all shocked about his departure; we just weren’t expecting it and we are all huge fans of Karl.”

A long-serving member of the club with six seasons under his belt at Broadhurst Park, Greaves said taking the position of caretaker boss was a “no-brainer” but added steering a club with such lofty aspirations carries its demands.