A gregarious character, Maamria, a former striker for Stevenage and the former assistant manager under Graham Westley, makes compelling company … Orient are searching for a … Today I look like I've been three rounds with Tyson Fury. Peterborough United manager Graham Westley and assistant manager Grant McCann cut dejected figures. [189][190][191] Caretaker-manager Michael Flynn managed to organise an unlikely escape from relegation for the "Exiles" after overseeing seven victories in the remaining 12 games of the 2016–17 season. [11] Despite securing safety for the club, he was sacked after just five months, being replaced by Geoff Chapple. [197] Barnet had won two games out of eleven with Westley in charge, drawing four and losing five.[17]. [17], Similarly to the club's successful campaign the season before, but in complete contrast to his first spell at the club, the 2010–11 season saw five players joining the club, while five players left the club in the close season. [137] The club also inflicted Charlton Athletic's first league defeat of the season after a 1–0 win against the league leaders. [18] Unlike his position at his previous club, Westley was appointed as first-team manager, with no board involvement. [170][171] On the appointment, Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace stated – "Graham was keen to come back to Stevenage and, although I met some strong candidates, without doubt I think he's the best man for the job right now. I knew the answers to problems but I wasn't being allowed to solve all the problems". [188] The club's board said that they had consulted both fans and the players over their decision to sack Westley; he had been confronted by irate supporters at Rodney Parade and after his sacking transfer-listed midfielder Mark Randall came out to say he had been "treated quite unfairly" by Westley. During his time at QPR, Westley represented England at U18 level. [108][109][110][111][112][113][114][115][116] This included winning six games in a row, a sequence only matched by Bury. [138] The victory against Charlton was to spark a 13-game unbeaten run for the team, and a 6–1 away victory at Colchester United on Boxing Day 2011 meant the club were sat in sixth place, the final play-off position. Taylor rushes over to Peterborough's manager Graham Westley (left) and assistant manager Grant McCann as he celebrates his goal +22 The … [90], Graham Westley, on Stevenage securing promotion to the Football League in April 2010. Download this stock image: Preston North End manager Graham Westley (left) chats with assistant manager John Dreyer during the pre-macth warm up - G4TP3B from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. [79][80][81] A club record 24-game unbeaten run stretching from December 2008 to April 2009, as well as winning crucial games towards the latter stages of the season, ultimately meant that the club made the Conference Premier play-offs, finishing in the last play-off place. 'I look like I've gone three rounds with Tyson Fury': Burnley grandad left lying unconscious in traffic after hit and run, "I looked at the back wheel of my bike and it was like a banana. ", Blackpool bride and groom-to-be cheated disable people to splash out on wedding, “Letters (I have read) write of a mistake or a moment of madness. It has been a somewhat crazy few weeks for Nelson, who was recently assistant manager to Graham Westley at League Two side Stevenage. He picked up his first win as Preston manager in his fourth game in charge, securing a 1–0 home victory over Hartlepool United on 14 February 2012. [29] The victory sparked an eight-game unbeaten run, recording six consecutive victories to ensure the club were safe from relegation. And he feels Westley, who spent 13 months in charge at Preston, deserves some of the credit for helping the club back into the Championship. His first game as manager was a 0–0 draw away to Stalybridge Celtic,[66] shortly followed by a 1–0 loss to Alfreton Town at Rockingham Road[67] – this was enough to ensure Kettering finished the season in second place. At this point, and probably even before then, you just feel it’s meant to be. [95] Stevenage secured promotion to the Football League with two games to spare following a 2–0 win against Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough. [195] Despite his ties with local rivals Stevenage, Westley had been identified as a "high impact manager" capable of changing Barnet's fortunes, with the club sitting bottom of League Two at the time of his appointment. "He was one of the reasons I joined Preston having worked with him at Stevenage," added the 31-year-old who has recently become player assistant manager at non-league side Weston-super-Mare. Experienced manager Graham Westley, formerly in charge at Stevenage and Preston North End, was given the reins at the ABAX Stadium on Monday, meaning the 47 year-old's debut in the Peterborough hot-seat will be at the Coral Windows Stadium this weekend. [8] During his time at Kingstonian, he suffered a dislocated ankle and broken leg in three places, which subsequently cut his playing career short as he never fully recovered from the injury. “I am very excited to get started, Nelson said. [11] His first victory in charge of the club was a 2–0 win over Wokingham Town in the Isthmian League Cup,[13] before securing his first league win in the following game, a 5–2 win away at Aylesbury United. [57] Westley's first game in charge of Rushden was a 1–0 victory away at Cambridge United, as he set about ensuring safety. He was appointed as head coach of Barnet in January 2018 before managing Stevenage for a fourth time for two months from December 2019. [9][10], While recovering from a broken leg, at the age of 28,[11] Westley was appointed as manager of Kingstonian in December 1996 after approaching the club about their vacant managerial post. When we went up to League One we were ever so close to getting in the Championship. [201][202] He is also the chief executive of the Aimita Corporation, an organisation that provides performance management consulting. Westley stated a desire for the new group of players to be committed to his ideas – "My job is to develop a plan that would see the club back on an upward curve. Graham Westley has had three spells as manager of Stevenage. [170] On his return, Westley said – "I'm really happy to be back, the training ground is fantastic, the club just keeps moving forward. [196] He was sacked by Barnet on 19 March 2018, just two months into his tenure there, and was immediately replaced with Martin Allen, who was returning for his fifth spell in charge of Barnet. [194] Barnet chairman Anthony Kleanthous stated the move had come about after Westley had been recommended to him by Peterborough United director of football, Barry Fry. The 31-year-old is … [175] However, Stevenage never recovered from a poor start to the season, and despite a late run of six undefeated games ended the campaign in last-place and were therefore relegated into League Two, finishing eight points shy of safety. I put together a team to function on the bog of a pitch that was Rodney Parade and my strategy is what kept that club in the Football League. taking the club from 2nd bottom of the Conference to 12th in less than 3 months. [127], At the start of the 2011–12 season, Westley signed a three-year contract extension at Stevenage that kept him contracted to the club until 2014. [12] His first two games as manager of the club both ended in 4–4 draws against Walton & Hersham and Harrow Borough respectively,[11] with Westley saying "at the time, there was something raw and exciting about the team that I sent out. [31] The 2003–04 season saw a much more consistent season under Westley's management, but the club were unable to make the play-offs and finished the campaign in eighth place, despite a strong start to the season. [136] Stevenage were exceeding expectations in the third tier of English football, sitting just outside the play-off places after securing a notable 5–1 victory against Sheffield Wednesday at Broadhall Way in September 2011. [45] Stevenage overcame second-placed Hereford United 2–1 on aggregate, but lost 1–0 to Carlisle United at the Britannia Stadium in the final. [6] He played 24 times for Wycombe, scoring five goals in all competitions during the club's 1987–88 campaign. When you have got people in your own camp working against you it is tough". He took a year out of the game, before rejoining Stevenage in May 2008. Laird joined North End in 2012 and spent three seasons in Lancashire, coming off the bench in the win over Swindon Town at Wembley that secured the Lilywhites a return to the second tier. Two others - Bailey Wright and Thorsten Stuckmann - were already at the club prior to Westley's arrival. Nelson originally moved to Croft Park on a playing basis last week but will now take charge of first-team affairs following the departure of Lee Clark and Paul Stephenson earlier today. [13], In September 1997, Westley was appointed as manager of another club he had previously played for in the form of Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Enfield. The League One club today confirmed the 43-year-old as successor to Phil Brown after agreeing a compensation package with Westley… In 2006 he was appointed assistant academy manager at Ipswich having previously coached their youth team. Steve Morison, the club's top goalscorer for the past three seasons, moved to Millwall for a fee of £130,000,[85] while both John Martin and Calum Willock were released by Westley in late May 2009. [44] Stevenage beat Leigh 2–0, while Tamworth held Morecambe to a goalless draw, ultimately meaning Westley's side had reached the play-offs on the final day of the season. League Two strugglers Newport County have parted company with manager Graham Westley after five months in charge. Graham Westley's name is being touted with the vacancy at Torquay United: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK. In total three of the Wembley starting XI were brought in by Westley while Laird, who was on the bench, was a fourth. He took the club to within one game of promotion to the Football League, but left the club in 2006 when his contract expired. After a month out of work,[169] Westley rejoined Stevenage on 30 March 2013, his third spell in charge at the club. [176], Westley was forced to largely rebuild the squad for the 2014–15 season, and brought in 15 new signings, including Dean Wells, Calvin Zola, and Charlie Lee. [182] Despite Westley criticising his players with some "harsh words", saying he was "not prepared to tolerate that sort of rubbish anymore", Newport went on to lose eight successive games, which Westley described as "embarrassing" and "humiliating". All the facilities keep improving and I hope that I can come back and make another positive difference". [27] Westley's team responded with four straight wins, and stayed within touching distance of the play-offs for several months. ", Preston crash driver in serious condition after 'medical episode', Police are appealing for information following the collision on New Hall Lane. Alongside the date of the transfer, the clubs involved and the transfer fee, it also displays the market value of the player at the time of the transfer. They just want results. [2], During the 2001–02 season, the club consolidated their position in the first tier of non–league football; finishing in seventh place in the league. On 15 December 2019 Westley's return to Stevenage as manager was announced, four-and-a-half years after his last spell ended and taking over from caretaker manager Mark Sampson who reverted to first team coach. [14] He outlined his ambition of ensuring the club returned to the top tier in non-league, despite a host of financial difficulties at the club, he stated "my ambition is to see silverware in the table, and if you can't take the pressure, you shouldn't take big jobs like this one". [93] A 4–1 victory against Cambridge United on New Year's Day ultimately meant that Stevenage hit first position in the league table for the first time in the season. Stevenage responded by winning eight consecutive games; including a 1–0 victory over Oxford United in late March, subsequently replacing Oxford at the top of the table. Stevenage and Graham Westley just can’t stay away from each other. Assistant Manager of: Alex Revell (49 Games), Graham Westley (17 Games), Dino Maamria (9 Games) Women's footbal: 13/14 (Dec 6, 2013) 17/18 (Sep 20, 2017) Manager-0.00: Former clubs. Dembélé made his debut for the club three days later, on 25 February 2014, where he made his first start in … [26], When Westley took over the Hertfordshire club, Stevenage were sitting 21st in the Football Conference, and were six points adrift of safety. [46][47][48], The 2005–06 season marked Westley's third season in charge as manager of the club, and although the club were consistent at Broadhall Way throughout the season, the side struggled for form away from home, winning just four away games all season. Keith Keane was injured in the same game. [6] Westley played just once under new manager Jim Kelman and left soon afterwards to sign for Kingstonian. [180] Despite lifting the "Posh" into the play-off places in January, a very poor run of form saw Peterborough slide down the table and Westley was sacked by Peterborough on 23 April after a 2–0 defeat to Scunthorpe United at London Road left them 14th in the League One table. He was loaned to Rochdale, moved to Exeter City then went to St Johnstone before returning to his homeland in 2017. Westley then had a brief, but successful, spell with Rushden & Diamonds, as well as acting as caretaker manager at Kettering Town. It was necessary at Preston. However, two victories by wide margins against lowly opposition in the form of Farnborough and Northwich Victoria respectively propelled the club into a mid-table position. [183][184] Club secretary Graham Bean resigned in December, saying "Graham Westley is an impossible man to work with... he needs to learn some manners and start treating people with some respect". On 2 May 2008, Dreyer was named assistant manager to Graham Westley at Stevenage Borough. A month later, Westley rejoined Stevenage, his third spell at the club. [50][51][52] Westley had also fallen out with striker Anthony Elding, who was eventually sold to Kettering Town in January 2006. [193], Westley was appointed as head coach of League Two side Barnet on 15 January 2018. He was appointed manager at Newport County in October 2016, with the club lying bottom of the Football League, and was sacked five months later after failing to turn around the club's poor form. [26][203], "When you've put as much work in as we have over the last couple of years to build a team, to build a successful squad, to see it come to fruition is fantastic. [49] Stevenage's poor away form was ultimately preventing the club from mounting any serious title challenge, and throughout the campaign the team would often "lose the game before it began"[50] – in away games against Southport, Morecambe, and Burton Albion respectively, Stevenage trailed 3–0 before half-time. We established that if we did just 20% of what it would take to win 5–0 then we would still win the game". Henry immediately appeared to signal to the nearby assistant referee that he had been bitten. Assistant Manager: Tutu Henriques Physio: James Street Managers. Something went wrong, please try again later. [15], In 1999, Westley bought a controlling interest in Farnborough Town and appointed himself as manager. [87] Yemi Odubade, Chris Beardsley, and Joel Byrom signed for the club shortly after; the latter commanding a transfer fee of £15,000. He served as caretaker manager of Farnborough Town for one match and in 2004 was assistant to manager Graham Westley at … And the fans got restless. [159][160] Preston signed 18 players during the summer transfer window, including Scott Laird, John Mousinho, Joel Byrom, and Chris Beardsley, four players from Westley's former club, Stevenage. [38][39] However, this was followed by two heavy defeats at the hands of York City and Canvey Island – the latter a 4–1 home defeat against part-time opposition. Westley has returned to Boro as first-team manager for the fourth time. [123] In the previous round, Stevenage beat Premier League club Newcastle United 3–1 at Broadhall Way. [145][146] After personal terms and a compensation package were agreed,[147] Westley was announced as Preston's new manager on 13 January. Westley was replaced in the Deepdale dug-out by Simon Grayson who steadied the ship in the 2013-13 season before leading the club to the play-offs in each of the next two campaigns, eventually winning promotion at Wembley in 2015. At the start of 2012, Westley left Stevenage to join Preston North End. [6] He scored in Wycombe's next two games, and was a first-team regular until manager Peter Suddaby left the club in January 1988. [3] He made three appearances and scored one goal for them in the Football Conference during the 1987–88 season, making his debut for the club in a 2–2 draw against Macclesfield Town at Moss Rose. This, coupled with signings during the campaign, such as Chris Day, Mark Roberts, and Jon Ashton, meant that Stevenage witnessed an up-turn in form halfway through the campaign. North End began the 2012-13 season in reasonable fashion and were just four points off the top six when in November Laird and Keith Keane both picked up serious injuries in a defeat to Notts County. [167] On his time at Preston, Westley stated he had to "slash the wage bill by 60 percent", and as a result the "re-building was well underway but the club lost confidence in me whilst I was doing it. [154][155] Preston won just two games out of the next 17 during the remainder of the campaign,[156] and finished the season in 15th place. "The first season under Graham we were doing well in the league and I was playing well, Scotland were interested in calling me up to the national team and I had a few Championship clubs interested in me. [139][140] After managing Stevenage for three-and-a-half years, Westley left Stevenage in January 2012, joining fellow League One club Preston North End. [181], Westley was appointed manager of League Two bottom side Newport County on 7 October 2016, following the sacking of Warren Feeney. Westley confirmed he would be leaving his shareholding in Farnborough to other existing shareholders, and would also be withdrawing his financial backing at the club. [22] The match, however, was controversially moved to Highbury – because the tie stood to make around £600,000 in gate receipts from playing at Highbury, whereas playing at Cherrywood Road would only have generated the club an estimated £50,000. [64], Shortly after leaving Rushden, Westley was appointed caretaker manager of Conference North club Kettering Town for the rest of the 2006–07 season on 20 April 2007. [32], As was the case in previous seasons, Westley made wholesale changes at the end of the season, releasing several of the players he had originally signed from Farnborough, and replacing them with a mixture of players with Football League experience – in the form of Brian Quailey,[33] Dannie Bulman, and Matt Hocking[34] – as well as players from lower divisions such as Jon Nurse and Craig McAllister. Among those brought in were Gary Mills and David Bridges, who Westley had managed during his short-stint at Kettering. Although there was also something evidently missing". [56], He was appointed manager of Rushden & Diamonds in December 2006, with the club sitting 22nd in the table, two points adrift of safety. [159] Preston started the season well, beating Championship club Huddersfield Town 2–0 at Deepdale in the League Cup. His first victory in charge of the club w… [122] On securing promotion, Westley said "It's a fantastic feeling. Westley subsequently went about overhauling the squad ahead of the 2012–13 season. It was at Kingstonian that he started his managerial career, at the age of 28, managing them for five months, before spending a year in charge of Enfield. The trust have denied lying regarding an agreement over backpay and rebanding salaries for biomedical scientists. In 1999, Westley became manager of Farnborough Town, guiding them to the Football Conference in 2002. [1] He made two Third Division appearances for the club before joining Barnet. Westley was born in Hounslow, London and he started his footballing career as an apprentice with Queens Park Rangers. [141], In January 2012, Preston North End asked for permission to speak to Westley with the view to employing him as their new manager. [101] In his first two seasons back at the club, from May 2008 to May 2010, Westley has been in charge for 114 games, winning a total of 70 games – recording a win percentage of 61.40%. He appointed Graham Pearce as his assistant, who had also previously played for, and managed, Enfield. The last signing of pre-season was Stacy Long; who joined the club on a free transfer from Ebbsfleet United. [99] At the end of the season, Westley signed a new two-year contract; keeping him contracted to the club until 2012. [159] In May 2012, Preston announced that 21 players would be leaving the club; 14 of which were released at the end of their contracts, while a further seven were transfer-listed. The reason behind Westley's sacking was unknown, but he was replaced two days later by Garry Hill. [2] Westley has also gained a Master of Arts degree in company direction. … Stevenage can get to Championship - Westley; The length of Dabo's contract with … "We were doing very well when me and Keith got injured in that first season and who knows what might have happened if we had all stayed fit that season," said the former full back who joined Preston from Stevenage having worked with Westley at Broadhall Way. Westley was sacked at Preston, most of his signings didn't last much longer than him. "Then I broke my leg against Notts County and I was out for 18 months. Newport County A.F.C. Barnet FC are delighted to announce club captain Michael Nelson will become our new Assistant Coach to Graham Westley. “It is a fresh challenge for me, I have worked with Graham before and I really looking forward to doing so again. [161] Later on in the month, Preston went on to secure consecutive 4–1 home victories, beating Crystal Palace and Swindon Town respectively,[162][163] as well as defeating Hartlepool United 5–0 a month later. [151] After the game, it was revealed that Westley had told players the starting line-up for the game courtesy of a 2am text message on the day of the match. [121] During the 2010–11 season, Westley also guided the club to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup, where they lost to Reading 2–1. ", Blackpool mum denies killing her daughter with Down's Syndrome, Debbie Leitch was found dead in August 2019, with a post-mortem giving cause of death as severe emaciation and neglect with extensive scabies skin infection, 'He was beyond loved': Jordan Banks' mum remembers the boy who made the world a better place to be, "He is irreplaceable, a one off. [84] After the game, it was announced that Westley was to stay on as manager for another year. “I have to say, I love working with Michael and it’s so far so good. You can get all the latest news from PNE by liking our dedicated Facebook page. "When you look at the promotion team, quite a few of them were Graham's signings - the likes of myself and John Welsh.". [148][149][150] His first game in charge of the club was a 2–0 home defeat against Leyton Orient on 21 January. [62] Despite managing an upturn in the form of the club, Westley was sacked after a 2–2 draw at Aldershot Town in February 2007. ", "Westley puts his faith in the right attitude", "A look at previous meetings between the Bees & the Silkmen", "Graham Westley Profile | Aylesbury United FC", "Westley has experience beyond his years at Boro", "Football: Enfield turn back to Westley and Pearce", "Are you happy with Farnborough's fixture? Former Preston defender Scott Laird believes Graham Westley helped shape the 2015 promotion side at Deepdale. [154] Westley stated – "It doesn't surprise me. [199] Westley started his role two days later but won just one and drew three of the next 13 league matches, despite signing nine players in the January 2020 transfer window. [198] On 21 December 2019 Sampson completed his final match in charge of the club, losing 5–1 at home to Crewe Alexandra. [118] They faced fifth place Accrington Stanley in the 2010–11 League Two play-off semi-finals, winning both legs by a 3–0 aggregate scoreline. [58] Westley secured the signatures of several players who he had previously managed at Stevenage; signing Jamie Cook, David Perpetuini, and Dino Maamria. [53] There were also question marks surrounding the discipline of the squad under Westley's control, as Stevenage received fourteen red cards during the campaign, more than any other club in the league. [192], Westley maintained that his strategy had played a key part in Newport's survival,[193] stating "If you go back to the AGM just after the turn of the year, Newport were rooted to the bottom of the Football League and I was very clear there was one way out of it – turning the whole squad over in January. [14] He managed Kingstonian for 25 games, recording nine wins, eight losses, and eight draws. His first two games as manager of the club both ended in 4–4 draws against Walton & Hersham and Harrow Boroughrespectively, with Westley saying "at the time, there was something raw and exciting about the team that I sent out. [167][168] With Preston sitting just five points above the relegation zone, it was revealed that "the board felt that a change of manager was the only way forward". The football on the pitch was eclipsed by some of the sideline antics, with Boro boss Graham Westley enjoying watching his assistant Dino Maamria out on pitch and then later arranging an impromptu ‘drinks break’. While not claiming it was the turning point in the season, Laird felt it did hamper the flow of the team as the sought to challenge in the third tier. The plan is in place. [174], He signed seven players in preparation for the 2013–14 season, and further strengthened by signing striker François Zoko in September. Graham Westley, (assistants) Dino Maamria and John Dreyer were able to get that out of us. Although there was also something evidently missing". The following season, Westley managed the club to the Third Round of the FA Cup after a 3–0 victory at Southport, where they faced Football League competition in the form of Darlington at Feethams. [14] His first game as manager of Enfield was a 2–0 home defeat to St Albans City. [77] Through the first half of the club's 2008–09 campaign, Westley's team were suffering from the same inconsistency that was common in his first spell as manager of the Hertfordshire club, losing three consecutive matches in November – the last of which was a 2–1 home defeat to Wrexham, it was to be Stevenage's last defeat at Broadhall Way in the league for 18 months. [18] He set about ensuring the club were still in the highest tier in non-league football, signing seven players from his previous club Farnborough, as well as his former assistant Graham Pearce and goalkeeping coach Graham Benstead. [178], In September 2015, Westley was appointed manager of League One club Peterborough United. [106][107] However, during a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of eleven, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions. He guided the team to a play-off place with a sixth-place finish, before they were beaten by Southend United 4–2 on aggregate in the semi-finals after conceding two goals in extra-time of the second leg fixture at Roots Hall. [121] The victory meant that Westley had guided the club to back-to-back promotions, playing in League One for the first time in the club's history. The new Managerial Team have previously worked together at Barnet, with Westley appointing Nelson to Assistant upon his arrival at the Club. Westley's playing career, spent mostly as a striker in non-league football, was curtailed due to injury whilst playing for Kingstonian. [187] However, he failed to arrest the team's declining fortunes and was sacked on 9 March 2017 with Newport 11 points adrift at the bottom of League Two. [73] He also signed Michael Bostwick and Mark Albrighton, who he had also signed at Rushden & Diamonds. Upon joining Stevenage, manager Graham Westley commented about Dembélé's talent, stating he "got a lot of quality; he's quick, very strong in the air and he can play the game." [30] Westley guided the club from 21st in the table to a 12th-place finish by the end of the season. [26][27] His first game in charge of the club was a 1–1 draw at home to Morecambe,[28] before having to wait three games for his first win at the club – a 2–0 victory away at local rivals Barnet, thanks to a Dino Maamria brace. [37] The squad initially struggled to perform, losing five games in the first eight games of the club's league campaign. [63] He had taken the club from 22nd in the league to 12th in the space of two-and-a-half months, and the club were on a seven-match unbeaten run at the time. In December 2006, Dreyer was named as assistant manager of Rushden & Diamonds. [100] On signing the new deal, Westley said "I am grateful for all the support that we have all been given in the past two years.
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