DARYL McMahon says watching Hornchurch in the flesh over a number of games made him leap at the chance to be their manager.
The former Ebbsfleet United, Macclesfield Town and Dagenham & Redbridge boss has turned down opportunities in the National League this season feeling they weren’t right for him or his family.
But the 40-year-old returned to the dug-out this week at the Isthmian Premier leading Urchins, who saw manager Steve Morison depart for League Two Sutton United last month.
McMahon spoke to his predecessor – and former Stevenage team-mate – ahead of taking role at the club who entered the weekend nine points clear at the top of the table.
But it was also conversations with owner Alex Sharp and vice-chairman Colin McBride, as well as watching their away games at Carshalton, Billericay and Enfield Town that gave him the confidence to take a Step 3 job.
“I was really impressed by the team and by the spirit in the group – it just stands out a mile,” McMahon told The NLP.
“Their will to win, their together ness, aligned with the quality they’ve got as well.
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WEATHER'S ON THE UP
MARC WEATHERSTONE reckons Welwyn Garden City's togetherness is a big part of their hot start and exactly why he thinks they've got the cahunas if and when the going gets tough.
ROW ARE RAISING A GLASS!
DIRECTOR of football Anthony Millerick has revealed the secret behind Hartley Wintney's recent upturn in form players staying behind for a beer after the game.
TOP TEAMS FIGHT TO QUICKFIRE STALEMATE
GLOUCESTER CITY and Basingstoke Town managed to keep their respective unbeaten home and away records intact, with both sides refusing to be defeated in a well-fought top-ofthe-table battle.
McKIMM MAKES A GOOD POINT
Millers manager takes the draw
WANDERERS LET OFF THE FIREWORKS IN THRILLER
FIREWORKS were on display at Cherrywood Road in a game that crackled and fizzed with plenty of bang for your buck.
EZE DOES IT WITH DAZZLING DISPLAY
BOLTON loanee Dubem Eze stole the limelight with a scintillating first-half display, culminating in a stunning strike on the cusp of half-time which effectively wrapped up the points for the Magpies in the battle of the promotion chasers.
SEAGULLS FLY HIGH IN DEFEAT
WESTON-super-Mare boss Scott Bartlett I was proud of his team's performance, pushing Bristol Rovers to within 25 minutes of penalties.
BENBOW SENDING OFF HITS THE PICS
RUSHALL OLYMPIC manager Adam Stevens pointed Re to the dismissal of striker Luke Benbow as a key moment.
HEARTBREAK AS SHRIMPER DREAM DIES AT THE DEATH
Maher's mad at dramatic collapse
TIME TO POPP THE CORKS AS NILE BECOMES A DERBY HERO
KETTERING Town ignored the 78 places gap to down local rivals Northampton Town with a stunning performance at Sixfields.
