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Former Everton Centre Forward Duncan Ferguson steps into management.....

HENDERSON TO FYLDE?

In a surprise twist on the next AFC Fylde manager, Euan Henderson has dropped from outsider to favourite to take over on the Lancashire coast. The 38 year old has only had one full season in management surpassing the odds and keeping Dollingstown in the top flight. There doesn't seem to have been much interest in taking over at Fylde, with Sunderland boss Bailey Wright recently ruling himself out. Henderson has kept quiet on the matter but is a known admirer of the club he spent his career at. It would also be interesting to see if Duncan Ferguson would be willing to return now the club is under new ownership.




MANAGER ODDS LATEST

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Fylde social media accounts have been busy over the last few hours with supporters discussing the return of their greatest ever player in a management capacity. Some fans are excited and willing to give the young manager a chance under the watchful eye of Duncan Ferguson but some fear it could put Fylde in trouble and suggest Henderson wouldn't see out the season at the club. The Coasters are in 17th place after beating Bradford City 4-0 under caretaker manager Barry Corr.​
 
Fylde social media accounts have been busy over the last few hours with supporters discussing the return of their greatest ever player in a management capacity. Some fans are excited and willing to give the young manager a chance under the watchful eye of Duncan Ferguson but some fear it could put Fylde in trouble and suggest Henderson wouldn't see out the season at the club. The Coasters are in 17th place after beating Bradford City 4-0 under caretaker manager Barry Corr.​
Barry Corr, he gets us. Top player, top manager, top shagger and all round decent bloke.
 
BREAKING NEWS

It has been officially confirmed Euan Henderson has been appointed the new manager of AFC Fylde! The 38 year old has signed a one year contract witnessed by Chairman Dale Potter and Director of Football Mark Reynolds. Euan Henderson will be joined by Assistant Manager and former Fylde Manager Duncan Ferguson. Barry Corr will return to u23 management with Wes Brown. A press conference has been scheduled with the new manager.
 

BREAKING NEWS

It has been officially confirmed Euan Henderson has been appointed the new manager of AFC Fylde! The 38 year old has signed a one year contract witnessed by Chairman Dale Potter and Director of Football Mark Reynolds. Euan Henderson will be joined by Assistant Manager and former Fylde Manager Duncan Ferguson. Barry Corr will return to u23 management with Wes Brown. A press conference has been scheduled with the new manager.
Corr blimey!
 
BREAKING NEWS

It has been officially confirmed Euan Henderson has been appointed the new manager of AFC Fylde! The 38 year old has signed a one year contract witnessed by Chairman Dale Potter and Director of Football Mark Reynolds. Euan Henderson will be joined by Assistant Manager and former Fylde Manager Duncan Ferguson. Barry Corr will return to u23 management with Wes Brown. A press conference has been scheduled with the new manager.

 
BREAKING NEWS

It has been officially confirmed Euan Henderson has been appointed the new manager of AFC Fylde! The 38 year old has signed a one year contract witnessed by Chairman Dale Potter and Director of Football Mark Reynolds. Euan Henderson will be joined by Assistant Manager and former Fylde Manager Duncan Ferguson. Barry Corr will return to u23 management with Wes Brown. A press conference has been scheduled with the new manager.

Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in ffs
 
A Press Conference has been called with Sky Sports, BBC Lancashire and The Kirkham Football Paper.

Welcome back to Fylde Euan! How does it feel to be sat here today?

EH: It feels surreal. I honestly never thought my dream job in football would come so soon, so early in my managerial career but here we are and I'm ready to embrace it. For me I couldn't turn it down regardless and under the guidance of Duncan Ferguson I believe we can bring something special back to Fylde.

Supporters are excited to see you back at the club, do you have a message for them?

EH: I can't wait to get started. There's a lot to get readjusted to, since I was last here the players are different and there's been three different managers but none of them have fulfilled their objectives. We've stayed in League One and came close to another promotion but there's been quite a lot of changes in terms of players and I want to rebuild the club and restore some stability.

17th in the league, out of the League Cup and a game against Peterborough in the EFL Trophy tomorrow. Where is your priority?

EH: Tomorrow we want to start with a win and then the league is our focus. We've got a tough game against Fleetwood at the weekend, they're also struggling this season so the points are massive in that one.

What will your style of play look like? Have you had chance to meet your squad?

EH: We've always played an attractive style at Fylde, even when we were in non-league. It's what we do here and we will continue to play with flair. I haven't had chance to meet the players just yet but Vinnie (Bytheway) has been sending me texts all day about me coming here. He's the club captain and will stay that way this season. He's a cracking footballer, even at 32 and still has a lot to offer us.

Liam Kelly brought in loan players this season, are they likely to be a part of your plans?

EH: I've not had chance to analyse the squad yet but everyone starts from scratch. Loans are often useful in the Football League so we will see.

What will it be like working with Duncan Ferguson? He was the manager here for a long time and achieved a lot. Do you think he'll be tempted to take control?

EH: No, not at all. Duncan and I work well together and he has been a brilliant mentor. He's happy taking more of a backseat now but he is my number two and he will be here working every day. He has a lot to offer and he can't walk away from football and relax! He loves it too much and his passion drives me to want to do well, especially here at Fylde.



 


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