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Cox, 35, who appeared in season three of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, was in his second spell as manager, having previously served in an interim capacity three seasons ago when he helped the Stones avoid relegation.

First-team coach Danny Payne will take charge for Tuesday's home match against Brackley Town.

"With so many games still left to play this season, our shared feeling was that a new energy and fresh impetus is urgently required to re-focus everyone's minds on both the league and cup challenges ahead of us," Wealdstone chairman Rory Fitzgerald told the club website, external.

"Like all teams, we've had our injury challenges along the way, but we believe our squad can get back to the early-season form that would both secure our National League status and also give us a great chance of reaching Wembley."

Wealdstone travel to Kidderminster on Saturday in the sixth round of the FA Trophy.

The recent slump, which included a 3-0 loss to Sutton on Saturday, dropped the Stones to 17th in the table and within six points of the relegation zone.]]>
Cox, 35, who appeared in season three of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, was in his second spell as manager, having previously served in an interim capacity three seasons ago when he helped the Stones avoid relegation.

First-team coach Danny Payne will take charge for Tuesday's home match against Brackley Town.

"With so many games still left to play this season, our shared feeling was that a new energy and fresh impetus is urgently required to re-focus everyone's minds on both the league and cup challenges ahead of us," Wealdstone chairman Rory Fitzgerald told the club website, external.

"Like all teams, we've had our injury challenges along the way, but we believe our squad can get back to the early-season form that would both secure our National League status and also give us a great chance of reaching Wembley."

Wealdstone travel to Kidderminster on Saturday in the sixth round of the FA Trophy.

The recent slump, which included a 3-0 loss to Sutton on Saturday, dropped the Stones to 17th in the table and within six points of the relegation zone.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13577 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:53:29 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13577
The 45-year-old comes in following the exit of manager Matt Taylor four days ago, who left the club to take the top job at National League rivals Solihull Moors.

Gibson has most recently been manager of Welsh side Connah's Quay Nomads, winning the Welsh Cup and guiding them to Europa Conference League qualification last season.

Former Wrexham forward Lee Jones, who was twice capped by Wales, joins the club as Gibson's assistant manager.

"I've had a fantastic open dialogue with Rory [Fitzgerald, club chairman] and feel the club and I are a perfect fit," Gibson said.

Wealdstone are in the bottom four of the fifth tier, one point from safety and with only five wins in their 26 league games.

The 2-0 loss at Fylde on Saturday leaves them without a win in their past four games.

His first match on Saturday will pit him against former manager Taylor, who faces an instant return to Grosvenor Vale with new side Solihull.

"Neil is someone we have monitored for some time and brings a wealth of experience, a track record of success and a clear vision for the future," Fitzgerald said.

Gibson's appointment means former assistant manager Paul Hughes, who took interim charge of the team last Saturday, has left the club along with coach Peter Stanford.

Welshman Gibson's playing career began at Tranmere, while he also had spells at Rhyl, Southport and Prestatyn Town.

He moved into management at Prestatyn in 2007, where he won the Cymru Alliance three times, and led them to the Welsh Cup and NWCFA Challenge Cup double in 2013, before serving as director of football.

He returned as manager at the club in 2018 and then spent 18 months as boss of Flint United.]]>
The 45-year-old comes in following the exit of manager Matt Taylor four days ago, who left the club to take the top job at National League rivals Solihull Moors.

Gibson has most recently been manager of Welsh side Connah's Quay Nomads, winning the Welsh Cup and guiding them to Europa Conference League qualification last season.

Former Wrexham forward Lee Jones, who was twice capped by Wales, joins the club as Gibson's assistant manager.

"I've had a fantastic open dialogue with Rory [Fitzgerald, club chairman] and feel the club and I are a perfect fit," Gibson said.

Wealdstone are in the bottom four of the fifth tier, one point from safety and with only five wins in their 26 league games.

The 2-0 loss at Fylde on Saturday leaves them without a win in their past four games.

His first match on Saturday will pit him against former manager Taylor, who faces an instant return to Grosvenor Vale with new side Solihull.

"Neil is someone we have monitored for some time and brings a wealth of experience, a track record of success and a clear vision for the future," Fitzgerald said.

Gibson's appointment means former assistant manager Paul Hughes, who took interim charge of the team last Saturday, has left the club along with coach Peter Stanford.

Welshman Gibson's playing career began at Tranmere, while he also had spells at Rhyl, Southport and Prestatyn Town.

He moved into management at Prestatyn in 2007, where he won the Cymru Alliance three times, and led them to the Welsh Cup and NWCFA Challenge Cup double in 2013, before serving as director of football.

He returned as manager at the club in 2018 and then spent 18 months as boss of Flint United.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13182 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:39:29 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13182
The 37-year-old left Salford City last month and has played more than 500 games in a 19-year career that has seen him also play for Reading, Bristol City and Burton Albion.

He has featured more than 60 times for Jamaica featuring in the Concacaf Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers.

"Adrian has a fantastic pedigree and for us to secure his signature is a huge bonus for the football club," Stones manager Matt Taylor told the club website.

"He will be a big character within the squad and his leadership skills will be vital for the upcoming season."]]>
The 37-year-old left Salford City last month and has played more than 500 games in a 19-year career that has seen him also play for Reading, Bristol City and Burton Albion.

He has featured more than 60 times for Jamaica featuring in the Concacaf Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers.

"Adrian has a fantastic pedigree and for us to secure his signature is a huge bonus for the football club," Stones manager Matt Taylor told the club website.

"He will be a big character within the squad and his leadership skills will be vital for the upcoming season."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13128 Wed, 15 May 2024 16:50:47 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13128
The former Swindon, Walsall and Shrewsbury boss joins alongside assistant Paul Hughes, while first-team coach Sam Cox, who led the Stones to safety last season after David Noble was sacked, has left the club.

Meanwhile the Stones are in talks with Max Kretzschmar, Dillon De Silva, Jaydn Mundle-Smith, Tarryn Allarakhia, Alex Dyer, Dominic Hutchinson and Declan Phillips over new deals.

Jack Cook, Mason Barrett, Kallum Sesay, Luke Dreher and Trae Cook-Appiah have joined new signing Deon Woodman in signing contracts, while the club, who finished 16th in the National League this season, have taken the option to extend the deals of Charlie Barker and Micah Obiero for another 12 months.

Meanwhile Jaiden Bartolo, Manny Duku, Corie Andrews, Marcus Dewhurst and Nathan Ferguson have all left the Grosvenor Vale.]]>
The former Swindon, Walsall and Shrewsbury boss joins alongside assistant Paul Hughes, while first-team coach Sam Cox, who led the Stones to safety last season after David Noble was sacked, has left the club.

Meanwhile the Stones are in talks with Max Kretzschmar, Dillon De Silva, Jaydn Mundle-Smith, Tarryn Allarakhia, Alex Dyer, Dominic Hutchinson and Declan Phillips over new deals.

Jack Cook, Mason Barrett, Kallum Sesay, Luke Dreher and Trae Cook-Appiah have joined new signing Deon Woodman in signing contracts, while the club, who finished 16th in the National League this season, have taken the option to extend the deals of Charlie Barker and Micah Obiero for another 12 months.

Meanwhile Jaiden Bartolo, Manny Duku, Corie Andrews, Marcus Dewhurst and Nathan Ferguson have all left the Grosvenor Vale.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12913 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:24:46 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12913
The National League club were seeking a new boss after Stuart Maynard departed for Notts County last week.

Noble, 41, taking over from Ian Allinson in September 2022 and had steered the Saints into the National League South promotion race.

He joins on a deal until the end of 2025-26 and a club statement said: "His philosophy and approach to the game align perfectly with our ambitions."

Noble made more than 300 Football League appearances as a player, starting out at Arsenal and playing for Watford, West Ham, Bristol City and Exeter.

A statement from the Wealdstone board said: "We have been closely following David's impressive work at St Albans City and are confident in his ability to excel in a full-time managerial role.

"His philosophy and approach to the game will enable him to settle in quickly to build upon the excellent foundations set by Stuart Maynard over the last few years. We are poised for a new era of success at Wealdstone."

Noble's assistant will be Neil Banfield, a former Arsenal youth coach who worked under Arsene Wenger and has most recently assisted Michael Beale at QPR and Rangers.

St Albans will receive compensation from the Stones for Noble's move.]]>
The National League club were seeking a new boss after Stuart Maynard departed for Notts County last week.

Noble, 41, taking over from Ian Allinson in September 2022 and had steered the Saints into the National League South promotion race.

He joins on a deal until the end of 2025-26 and a club statement said: "His philosophy and approach to the game align perfectly with our ambitions."

Noble made more than 300 Football League appearances as a player, starting out at Arsenal and playing for Watford, West Ham, Bristol City and Exeter.

A statement from the Wealdstone board said: "We have been closely following David's impressive work at St Albans City and are confident in his ability to excel in a full-time managerial role.

"His philosophy and approach to the game will enable him to settle in quickly to build upon the excellent foundations set by Stuart Maynard over the last few years. We are poised for a new era of success at Wealdstone."

Noble's assistant will be Neil Banfield, a former Arsenal youth coach who worked under Arsene Wenger and has most recently assisted Michael Beale at QPR and Rangers.

St Albans will receive compensation from the Stones for Noble's move.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12721 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12721
The National League side have been allocated an 18-acre site in west London by Hillingdon Borough Council.

The Stone's current Grosvenor Vale home in Ruislip holds 4,000.

"[The stadium] will play an important role in safeguarding the future of the club and supporting its growth," said club chairman Rory Fitzgerald.

National League pushes for more promotion spots
Wealdstone are currently 17th in the National League and have never reached the EFL.

The semi-professional club's plan for the new stadium "incorporates high-level operational guidance from FIFA and UEFA and utilises best practice precedents from stadiums around the UK and Europe".

The English Football League and a field of dreams
The Freezeland Way location is 2.7 miles from their existing home and adjacent to Hillingdon Underground Station.

No time frame has been given for the work to begin with the club still arranging funding for the project, which will in part come from the plan to build residential and commercial property on the site.

"The new stadium is fantastic news not only for our fans and players but the whole local community," Fitzgerald continued.

"As we progress, we will ensure that we optimise the benefits for local residents while also working to minimise and mitigate any potential environmental impacts associated with a construction project of this size.

"In addition, we are confident that the security and growth potential offered by the new stadium will help us attract the investment we need to realise our ambition of one day playing in the EFL."

Wealdstone also hope their current home venue will remain part of the long-term plans and the club is in discussions with the Grosvenor Vale's landlords.]]>
The National League side have been allocated an 18-acre site in west London by Hillingdon Borough Council.

The Stone's current Grosvenor Vale home in Ruislip holds 4,000.

"[The stadium] will play an important role in safeguarding the future of the club and supporting its growth," said club chairman Rory Fitzgerald.

National League pushes for more promotion spots
Wealdstone are currently 17th in the National League and have never reached the EFL.

The semi-professional club's plan for the new stadium "incorporates high-level operational guidance from FIFA and UEFA and utilises best practice precedents from stadiums around the UK and Europe".

The English Football League and a field of dreams
The Freezeland Way location is 2.7 miles from their existing home and adjacent to Hillingdon Underground Station.

No time frame has been given for the work to begin with the club still arranging funding for the project, which will in part come from the plan to build residential and commercial property on the site.

"The new stadium is fantastic news not only for our fans and players but the whole local community," Fitzgerald continued.

"As we progress, we will ensure that we optimise the benefits for local residents while also working to minimise and mitigate any potential environmental impacts associated with a construction project of this size.

"In addition, we are confident that the security and growth potential offered by the new stadium will help us attract the investment we need to realise our ambition of one day playing in the EFL."

Wealdstone also hope their current home venue will remain part of the long-term plans and the club is in discussions with the Grosvenor Vale's landlords.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11682 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:57:10 +0000 Devongone]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11682
I had not realised that Wealdstone have such a big lad as their physio'. He's the biggest physio I've ever seen.

And he's got a really nice face too! If you actually WERE injured, which is fairly rare in players requiring a physio', you'd be glad to see him.]]>
I had not realised that Wealdstone have such a big lad as their physio'. He's the biggest physio I've ever seen.

And he's got a really nice face too! If you actually WERE injured, which is fairly rare in players requiring a physio', you'd be glad to see him.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11539 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:06:46 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11539
The 25-year-old scored 17 goals in all competitions for the National League side last season.

Umerah began his career at Charlton and joined Wealdstone from Torquay last summer.

"As soon as I heard about the interest and I spoke to the manager, there was only one place I wanted to be," Umerah told the club website.]]>
The 25-year-old scored 17 goals in all competitions for the National League side last season.

Umerah began his career at Charlton and joined Wealdstone from Torquay last summer.

"As soon as I heard about the interest and I spoke to the manager, there was only one place I wanted to be," Umerah told the club website.]]>