Brought in from Kempston Rovers when Diamonds were rooted to the bottom of Southern Premier Central in December, the 50-year-old couldn’t prevent relegation – but he did learn plenty about the club in the second half of the season.
It goes a long way to explaining why he decided to remain in the hotseat and ignore overtures from elsewhere.
“From a personal point of view, if I’d left and gone somewhere else it would have been four clubs in 18 months and I’m not a person who likes to jump ship,” said the former long-serving Biggleswade Town boss. “That was one thing, but I would have left if I wasn’t happy.
“I always knew it would be a battle to stay up - even Tom Cruise probably couldn’t have done it! There were a couple of offers financially better and with bigger budgets to work with, but I just felt we had started building something here.
Connection
“I had made a real connection with the supporters, who have been unbelievable with me, and it just feels right to be here. I feel like I’m at home and I’m working with good people. Considering we got relegated, there’s positivity around the club.”
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REEGAN'S MESSAGE: IT IS NOT ALL OVER
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ANGELO SENT TO LEAD CITY
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HOOPER STRIKES TO TAME TIGERS
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HOT SHOT TOMMY'S FIGHTING FIT AGAIN
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DANNY'S GOT THE BOARD'S BACKING
THERE was a moment when Danny Wilkins realised that becoming Clitheroe FC’s next chairman might not be such a mad idea.
VASE IS ADDED FOIL FOR COYLE
WHITSTABLE Town player-manager Jamie Coyle says winning the Isuzu FA Vase would be the crowning glory of his 20-year career.
NOW GO FINISH IT IN STYLE
TITLE-CHASING BOSS TO LEAVE
C'EST BONNE
Mac on the mark as Bees close in
DALE DELIVER A HAT-TRICK!
JIMMY McNulty hailed his Rochdale troops after disposing of Wealdstone to keep their their play-off hopes alive.
DOE'S CREATION TOPPING THE BIL
NON-LEAGUE Day founder James Doe believes the backing of Spanish giants Athletic Bilbao – and La Liga – has added even more impetus to this year’s event.
