25th Jun 2009
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NEW MANAGER MIKE ROBBINS HERE
24th June 2009
croydon-fc.co.uk have been exclusively told of Mike Robbins backroom staff.
Steve Sallis comes in as Assistant Manager and Matt Longhurst is the first team coach.
Sallis (31) arrives fresh from the Sussex County league and still plays in midfield. He started his playing career as a pro with Brighton, and moved on to Grays, Lewes and Burgess Hill amongst others. He first teamed up with Robbins at Ashford Town and again at Hythe where Robbins (Coach) was instrumental in the midfielders role.
Longhurst (28) is an UEFA A Licence holder. He was most recently was employed by Chatham Town ( Ryman League North). He also had spells in management with Slade Green and Dartford FC U21s.
“I am very pleased with the team that I have assembled off of the pitch” said Robbins, “Matt is a fantastic coach and Steve is a great leader in the dressing room. I think that all three of us will complement each others style superbly.” Mike added “Although only announced today, I know that they have been on the phone talking about it all week.”
22nd JUNE 2009
Croydon F.C. are proud to announce that Mike Robbins has been appointed as the First XI manager at the Arena. Mike was formerly the manager of Tunbridge Wells and comes to the Arena with a good pedigree. He was formerly Assistant manager at Barnstaple Town, Coach at Hythe Town and Tonbridge Angels and also Manager at Rye Utd (Sussex Lge) before taking up the reigns at Tunbridge Wells FC.
Mike did his apprenticeship in the reserves with both Ashford Town and Tunbridge Wells. Where as an ex royal engineer, he coached the Corps side during a three year unbeaten spell.
Mike resides in Ashford with his wife and is Qualified to UEFA B licence (level 3).
croydon-fc.co.uk would like to welcome Mike to Croydon F.C. and wish him the very best in his efforts with our club. We are hoping to have a interview with the new gaffer soon.
Training starts on Tues 30th June .... 7.30 at Croydon Arena
Players new and old welcome ... Contact Mike Robbins 07971150925
19th June 2009
The Club is to join the Combined Countiets League Premier Division for the new 2009/2010 season. The F.A. Sent the club secretary an email yesterday confirming the transfer. The CCL will provide the club with some new clubs to face like Ash United and Bagshot Lea.
croydon-fc.co.uk would like to thank the Kent League for their hospitality for the previous seasons and would like to wish all the clubs in the league all the very best for the future.
croydon-fc.co.uk is looking into providing a new page soon of the ground in the league with some breif info.
MANAGER LATEST:
The club is still keeping all information regarding a manager for the first XI a tight secret. As soon as we are aware of any developments the website will endevour to keep you in touch with the latest.
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Pre Season Announced.
Today Tony Beckingham contacted croydon-fc.co.uk with the following information about pre season
Pre Season Training will commence on Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 7.30 pm at Croydon FC's Arena ground.
Preseason Friendlies
Away at Farleigh Rovers, Saturday 4th July 2009 3pm ko.
Away to Dulwich Hamlet, Tuesday 7th July 2009 (Langley Park Sports & Social Club), 7pm ko.
Away at Bookham, Saturday 11th July 2009 3pm ko.
Away to Epsom & Ewell, Saturday 18th July 2009 (Langley Park Sports & Social Club) 3pm ko.
Away at Broadbridge Heath, Saturday 25th July 2009 3pm ko.
Away at VCD Athletic, Saturday 1st August 2009 3pm ko.
Any news on players arriving or departing will be on the website as soon as it is know.
LAST MATCH: 25th Apr 2009
Sevenoaks Town 0 - Croydon 1
THe Trams finished their league campaign with a 1 - 0 win over Sevenoaks Town away. Don't forget the final on the 3rd May.
NEXT HOME MATCH:
Season 2009/2010
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NEXT AWAY MATCH:
Season 2009/2010
