The Board of Directors felt it necessary to act quickly after parting company with Mark Stimson as manager on Monday and appoint a manager capable of turning around the disappointing run of results and performances to push us up the league table.

Darren has showcased his managerial qualities most recently with Basildon United where they currently sit third in the Isthmian League North Division with an attacking brand of football played with flair and freedom.

Darren will be present at our Essex Senior Cup game this evening away to Athletic Newham and will be bringing his own coaching team with him which consists of the following people:

Joe Gadsdon - Assistant Manager

Callum Bolger - Assistant Manager

Vinny Murphy - First Team Coach

We wish Darren and his coaching team all the very best of luck during their time with the Blues.