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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BISH BASH BOSH! IT'S LINING UP FOR LEWIS
DAVE Lewis believes Bashley are yet to ‘reach their ceiling’.
REBELS YELL FOR GREAT CAUSE
FOOTBALL shirts specially designed by Worthing FC Supporters Association and local artists Two Faced Twins have been such a hit they’ve been able to hand over a sizeable cheque.
FLEET IN BOSS HUNT...AGAIN!
STRUGGLING Ebbsfleet United are searching for their third manager of the season after Harry Watling left Stonebridge Road after just 90 days in charge.
TOP TALENT HAD 'MAGIC AT HIS FEET'
TRIBUTES have been paid for a talented 17-year-old with ‘magic at his feet’ who passed away after collapsing on the pitch.
ALPORT GO ON THE ATTACK TO SEAL PLACE IN LAST 32!
ALL out attack eventually delivered a warranted win for Whitchurch – despite living dangerously late on.
BRILLIANT BECKWITH INSPIRES LEADERS
GOALKEEPER Charlie Beckwith made the difference as his clean sheet and a goal from Cemel Ramadan saw Bury Town take all three points at Chadfields yesterday afternoon.
OWLS WIN KEY CLASH IN BATTLE FOR TITLE
LEAGUE leaders Cleethorpes claimed an important win over second-placed Emley to move four points clear at the summit of the East Division.
BARDS DO THE HARD YARDS IN BIG WIN
THERE was not much to warm Stamford’s fans as the Daniels were beaten by a good Stratford side.
FREDDIE TREBLE TEES UP LATE WIN
FREDDIE PARKER scored his second hat-trick of the season as Cray Valley came from behind to win in what was a great advert for Non-League football.
TIGERS & LIONS IN A TASTY SCRAP!
PLAY-OFF contenders Hyde United and Guiseley had to settle for a share of the spoils after a hard-fought encounter.
