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Morison left by mutual consent on 17 September with the club 22nd in the National League table and Jon Meeney taking interim charge.

Agutter has departed National League South side Worthing to move into the dugout at Gander Green Lane with the U's still in the relegation zone.

Sutton said the deal took longer to get over the line because of the Rebels' "profound determination to retain him".

"I'm thoroughly looking forward to the challenge ahead, and I will be working incredibly hard to help put a team on the pitch that the football club and its supporters can be proud of," Agutter told Sutton's website, external.

"I have no doubt we are going to have plenty of fun on the ride ahead."

Agutter led the Rebels to fourth place in National League South last season, missing out on the title by a solitary point to Truro City.

The U's are next in action at Braintree Town on Saturday, with their opposition one place and four points above them.]]>
Morison left by mutual consent on 17 September with the club 22nd in the National League table and Jon Meeney taking interim charge.

Agutter has departed National League South side Worthing to move into the dugout at Gander Green Lane with the U's still in the relegation zone.

Sutton said the deal took longer to get over the line because of the Rebels' "profound determination to retain him".

"I'm thoroughly looking forward to the challenge ahead, and I will be working incredibly hard to help put a team on the pitch that the football club and its supporters can be proud of," Agutter told Sutton's website, external.

"I have no doubt we are going to have plenty of fun on the ride ahead."

Agutter led the Rebels to fourth place in National League South last season, missing out on the title by a solitary point to Truro City.

The U's are next in action at Braintree Town on Saturday, with their opposition one place and four points above them.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13953 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:28:50 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13953
Sutton have won once in nine league matches this season, with the 3-2 home defeat by Tamworth proving to be Morison's final game in charge.

The 42-year-old was appointed in January 2024 and guided the club to 12th in the table last season.

"The club wishes to place on record its thanks to Steve for his service during his 21-month spell at Gander Green Lane," a Sutton statement said.

"His energy, passion and dedication have been infectious to all, and his tireless work off the pitch in helping reshape the club as a more professional organisation has been invaluable."

First-team coach Jon Meeney will act as interim head coach with Sutton next in action away to Brackley Town on 20 September.

Sutton become the fourth National League side to change their manager this season, after Morecambe, Yeovil Town and York City.

The U's were bottom of League Two when former Cardiff City manager Morison took charge. But despite reviving their season and taking their relegation fight to the final day of the 2023-24 campaign, they were unable to avoid the drop to the fifth tier.

While they finished 12th last season, eight points off the play-off places, they have picked up just five points so far, from one win against Carlisle United and two draws, and have the second worst goals conceded tally in the league with 20.]]>
Sutton have won once in nine league matches this season, with the 3-2 home defeat by Tamworth proving to be Morison's final game in charge.

The 42-year-old was appointed in January 2024 and guided the club to 12th in the table last season.

"The club wishes to place on record its thanks to Steve for his service during his 21-month spell at Gander Green Lane," a Sutton statement said.

"His energy, passion and dedication have been infectious to all, and his tireless work off the pitch in helping reshape the club as a more professional organisation has been invaluable."

First-team coach Jon Meeney will act as interim head coach with Sutton next in action away to Brackley Town on 20 September.

Sutton become the fourth National League side to change their manager this season, after Morecambe, Yeovil Town and York City.

The U's were bottom of League Two when former Cardiff City manager Morison took charge. But despite reviving their season and taking their relegation fight to the final day of the 2023-24 campaign, they were unable to avoid the drop to the fifth tier.

While they finished 12th last season, eight points off the play-off places, they have picked up just five points so far, from one win against Carlisle United and two draws, and have the second worst goals conceded tally in the league with 20.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12862 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:28:03 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12862
The 40-year-old dropped five levels of the English football pyramid after his Cardiff exit in September 2022, as he most recently took charge of non-league side Hornchurch in the Isthmian League.

Morison now takes the helm of a Sutton side that has won just one of their past nine league games.

He replaces Matt Gray, who was sacked on 19 December.

Morison's move to Gander Green Lane followed Sutton's 3-1 FA Cup third-round defeat by Championship side Plymouth Argyle.

At the same time Morison was guiding league-leading Hornchurch to a 1-1 draw with Horsham, after which the club said he announced his departure to fans in the clubhouse.

"I'm disappointed to confirm that Steve will be leaving us after six months, following probably the most impressive first half of a season we have ever seen," Hornchurch chairman Alex Sharp told the club website.

"I am delighted that he has got an exciting opportunity to return to the Football League so quickly and feel proud that Hornchurch has provided the platform for that return."

Morison, a former Millwall, Norwich and Wales striker, was handed his first job in senior management after taking on a caretaker role at Cardiff following Mick McCarthy's departure in October 2021.

He helped steer them to Championship safety, which earned him a contract as boss.

But he survived only 10 games of the 2022-23 season, leaving the Bluebirds when they were 18th and facing another relegation battle.

Morison's first match in charge of Sutton will be at home to high-flying Barrow, with Anthony Fenton to join him from Hornchurch as assistant.]]>
The 40-year-old dropped five levels of the English football pyramid after his Cardiff exit in September 2022, as he most recently took charge of non-league side Hornchurch in the Isthmian League.

Morison now takes the helm of a Sutton side that has won just one of their past nine league games.

He replaces Matt Gray, who was sacked on 19 December.

Morison's move to Gander Green Lane followed Sutton's 3-1 FA Cup third-round defeat by Championship side Plymouth Argyle.

At the same time Morison was guiding league-leading Hornchurch to a 1-1 draw with Horsham, after which the club said he announced his departure to fans in the clubhouse.

"I'm disappointed to confirm that Steve will be leaving us after six months, following probably the most impressive first half of a season we have ever seen," Hornchurch chairman Alex Sharp told the club website.

"I am delighted that he has got an exciting opportunity to return to the Football League so quickly and feel proud that Hornchurch has provided the platform for that return."

Morison, a former Millwall, Norwich and Wales striker, was handed his first job in senior management after taking on a caretaker role at Cardiff following Mick McCarthy's departure in October 2021.

He helped steer them to Championship safety, which earned him a contract as boss.

But he survived only 10 games of the 2022-23 season, leaving the Bluebirds when they were 18th and facing another relegation battle.

Morison's first match in charge of Sutton will be at home to high-flying Barrow, with Anthony Fenton to join him from Hornchurch as assistant.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12815 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:08:30 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12815
Sutton were beaten 8-0 at leaders Stockport County on Saturday to leave them without a league win in five and six points from safety.

Gray, 42, became manager in 2019 and led them to the Football League for the first time in their history in 2021.

"Matt will forever have a large place in Sutton's history as the manager who took us to the Football League," a statement from the club said.

Sutton started the season with a 5-1 thumping of Notts County but then lost their next seven league games and failed to win again in League Two until October.

They have only won one more time in the league since, although they have made the third round of the FA Cup where they will visit Plymouth.

After Gray took Sutton into the EFL, they narrowly missed out on the play-offs by one point as they finished eighth in their first season in League Two and finished 14th last season.

The south London club also reached the final of the EFL Trophy in 2021-22 but were beaten by Rotherham on penalties and said the decision to sack Gray was "extremely difficult".

"This season's results have been disappointing and our league position, as we approach the half way mark of the season, led us to decide with great reluctance that a change is necessary," the statement continued.

"We would like to express our massive gratitude to Matt for the success he has given us during his four and a half years in charge, and for his endless dedication, commitment and hard work in that time, all done with an attitude, passion and energy that made him hugely popular in every area of the club.

"He will always be welcome at Sutton, and we offer him every good wish for his future career.

"An update on the managerial position in the immediate future will be given later]]>
Sutton were beaten 8-0 at leaders Stockport County on Saturday to leave them without a league win in five and six points from safety.

Gray, 42, became manager in 2019 and led them to the Football League for the first time in their history in 2021.

"Matt will forever have a large place in Sutton's history as the manager who took us to the Football League," a statement from the club said.

Sutton started the season with a 5-1 thumping of Notts County but then lost their next seven league games and failed to win again in League Two until October.

They have only won one more time in the league since, although they have made the third round of the FA Cup where they will visit Plymouth.

After Gray took Sutton into the EFL, they narrowly missed out on the play-offs by one point as they finished eighth in their first season in League Two and finished 14th last season.

The south London club also reached the final of the EFL Trophy in 2021-22 but were beaten by Rotherham on penalties and said the decision to sack Gray was "extremely difficult".

"This season's results have been disappointing and our league position, as we approach the half way mark of the season, led us to decide with great reluctance that a change is necessary," the statement continued.

"We would like to express our massive gratitude to Matt for the success he has given us during his four and a half years in charge, and for his endless dedication, commitment and hard work in that time, all done with an attitude, passion and energy that made him hugely popular in every area of the club.

"He will always be welcome at Sutton, and we offer him every good wish for his future career.

"An update on the managerial position in the immediate future will be given later]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11606 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:44:35 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11606
Goodliffe, 23, limped off during the 1-1 League Two draw at home to Newport County on 30 July and scans have revealed a ruptured posterior cruciate ligament.

Sutton boss Matt Gray said Goodliffe's "attitude and character" and the club's medical staff would aid his recovery.

"Ben's been a major player for us and it's a huge blow to lose him," he said.

"I know all parties will work extremely hard to see him back in a Sutton shirt as soon as possible.''

Goodliffe was Sutton's player of the year for the 2021-22 season, helping the club to an eighth-placed finish and a place in the EFL Trophy final.]]>
Goodliffe, 23, limped off during the 1-1 League Two draw at home to Newport County on 30 July and scans have revealed a ruptured posterior cruciate ligament.

Sutton boss Matt Gray said Goodliffe's "attitude and character" and the club's medical staff would aid his recovery.

"Ben's been a major player for us and it's a huge blow to lose him," he said.

"I know all parties will work extremely hard to see him back in a Sutton shirt as soon as possible.''

Goodliffe was Sutton's player of the year for the 2021-22 season, helping the club to an eighth-placed finish and a place in the EFL Trophy final.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11504 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:04:40 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11504
The 25-year-old attacking left-back played 35 games for Oldham after joining them from Southend last summer.

He started in Liverpool's academy and spent time on loan at Port Vale before joining Blackburn, with further loans at Rochdale, Shrewsbury and Southend.

"I'm delighted to bring Sam in. He's a good defender who likes to get forward," said Sutton boss Matt Gray.

"He'll support our wingers and get crosses into the box."]]>
The 25-year-old attacking left-back played 35 games for Oldham after joining them from Southend last summer.

He started in Liverpool's academy and spent time on loan at Port Vale before joining Blackburn, with further loans at Rochdale, Shrewsbury and Southend.

"I'm delighted to bring Sam in. He's a good defender who likes to get forward," said Sutton boss Matt Gray.

"He'll support our wingers and get crosses into the box."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11280 Tue, 10 May 2022 13:36:24 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11280 Kenny Davis was a black cab driver until last summer when Sutton United were promoted to the EFL
Sutton United trio Kenny Davis, Ricky Korboa and Stuart Nelson will all leave the club at the end of their contracts this summer.

The club finished just one point off the League Two play-offs in their first season in the EFL.

Midfielder Davis, 34, made 185 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals, since joining in 2017.

Winger Korboa, 25, joined last summer and keeper Nelson, 40, arrived on a short-term deal in January.

On Davis, Sutton boss Matt Gray said: ''Kenny has been a superb player for the club and his professionalism and influence both on and off the pitch have been outstanding.

"Making his Football League debut, scoring his first Football League goal and appearing at Wembley were fitting rewards for his dedication and service to the club, and he will always be welcome at Sutton United.

"He remains a great friend and we wish him every success in the rest of his career.'']]> Kenny Davis was a black cab driver until last summer when Sutton United were promoted to the EFL
Sutton United trio Kenny Davis, Ricky Korboa and Stuart Nelson will all leave the club at the end of their contracts this summer.

The club finished just one point off the League Two play-offs in their first season in the EFL.

Midfielder Davis, 34, made 185 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals, since joining in 2017.

Winger Korboa, 25, joined last summer and keeper Nelson, 40, arrived on a short-term deal in January.

On Davis, Sutton boss Matt Gray said: ''Kenny has been a superb player for the club and his professionalism and influence both on and off the pitch have been outstanding.

"Making his Football League debut, scoring his first Football League goal and appearing at Wembley were fitting rewards for his dedication and service to the club, and he will always be welcome at Sutton United.

"He remains a great friend and we wish him every success in the rest of his career.'']]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=10476 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:05:48 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=10476
The U's began work on Monday to tear up the artificial 3G surface at Gander Green Lane after sealing the National League title and a historic promotion.

EFL rules state all matches must be played on grass surfaces.

"The cost of laying the pitch is quite a substantial one," Sutton vice-chairman Adrian Barry told BBC London.

"Promotion to the EFL brings with it a lot of other commercial opportunities for the club, which will hopefully offset the cost to a degree."

Sutton become the second club in two years forced to swap their artificial pitch for grass, following Harrogate Town last summer.

The Yorkshire club started the 2020-21 campaign groundsharing at Doncaster after winning promotion to League Two via the play-offs.

"It is a very well-documented story that the EFL don't allow 3G surfaces in their competitions," Barry said.

"The rights and wrongs of that situation can be debated. Harrogate faced exactly the same problem last year, and it will continue to be a problem.

"We knew the rules and what was required of us. We'll abide by them and look forward to proudly taking our place in the EFL."

Sutton also intend to build a new grandstand for away supporters and install upgraded floodlights and automated turnstiles before taking their place in the EFL for the first time in the club's 123-year history.

The penalty spot from which Jamie Collins scored the winner against Leeds United in the FA Cup fourth round in January 2017 will be kept behind the bar at the club, while other patches of the pitch will be auctioned off to fans.

Impact on community clubs
However, the loss of the artificial pitch will be felt by a host of other sides.

Sutton's academy, three women's and nine girls' teams and three disability sides all made use of the surface.

The pitch at Gander Green Lane was used seven days a week and was available to hire, providing valuable income for the south London club.

"From the point of view of our community setup, it means there are a lot of sides displaced as a consequence," Barry said.

"It is a major factor for us, but we knew what would happen if we were successful on the pitch.

"The usage of the surface will be very reduced.

"We are a community club and are working really hard to rehouse those over the summer. That is going to be a challenge for us."]]>
The U's began work on Monday to tear up the artificial 3G surface at Gander Green Lane after sealing the National League title and a historic promotion.

EFL rules state all matches must be played on grass surfaces.

"The cost of laying the pitch is quite a substantial one," Sutton vice-chairman Adrian Barry told BBC London.

"Promotion to the EFL brings with it a lot of other commercial opportunities for the club, which will hopefully offset the cost to a degree."

Sutton become the second club in two years forced to swap their artificial pitch for grass, following Harrogate Town last summer.

The Yorkshire club started the 2020-21 campaign groundsharing at Doncaster after winning promotion to League Two via the play-offs.

"It is a very well-documented story that the EFL don't allow 3G surfaces in their competitions," Barry said.

"The rights and wrongs of that situation can be debated. Harrogate faced exactly the same problem last year, and it will continue to be a problem.

"We knew the rules and what was required of us. We'll abide by them and look forward to proudly taking our place in the EFL."

Sutton also intend to build a new grandstand for away supporters and install upgraded floodlights and automated turnstiles before taking their place in the EFL for the first time in the club's 123-year history.

The penalty spot from which Jamie Collins scored the winner against Leeds United in the FA Cup fourth round in January 2017 will be kept behind the bar at the club, while other patches of the pitch will be auctioned off to fans.

Impact on community clubs
However, the loss of the artificial pitch will be felt by a host of other sides.

Sutton's academy, three women's and nine girls' teams and three disability sides all made use of the surface.

The pitch at Gander Green Lane was used seven days a week and was available to hire, providing valuable income for the south London club.

"From the point of view of our community setup, it means there are a lot of sides displaced as a consequence," Barry said.

"It is a major factor for us, but we knew what would happen if we were successful on the pitch.

"The usage of the surface will be very reduced.

"We are a community club and are working really hard to rehouse those over the summer. That is going to be a challenge for us."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=8445 Thu, 02 May 2019 16:04:27 +0000 Devongone]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=8445
Gray takes over from Ian Baird, who had been in interim charge since manager Paul Doswell took a break from the role last month and then resigned last week to be immediately appointed at Havant.

"Matt greatly impressed the board with his desire and enthusiasm," chairman Bruce Elliot told the club website.

"He will bring new and fresh ideas, and the energy and enthusiasm which have been the hallmark of Sutton or so many seasons now."

Sutton finished 10th in the National League this season.

The question is, without Doswell is tenth going to be as good as it gets?]]>
Gray takes over from Ian Baird, who had been in interim charge since manager Paul Doswell took a break from the role last month and then resigned last week to be immediately appointed at Havant.

"Matt greatly impressed the board with his desire and enthusiasm," chairman Bruce Elliot told the club website.

"He will bring new and fresh ideas, and the energy and enthusiasm which have been the hallmark of Sutton or so many seasons now."

Sutton finished 10th in the National League this season.

The question is, without Doswell is tenth going to be as good as it gets?]]>