STEVE: WE CAN GO BACK TO BAS-ICS...

STEVE KITTRICK admits returning to Basford United’s Greenwich Avenue is tinged with good and bad memories.

Kittrick has taken over as United boss after the Southern Premier Central Lions parted company with Mark Clifford, seven points clear of the relegation zone.

And wily Kittrick, who brings with him 25 years of managerial experience with the likes of Scarborough Athletic, AFC Telford, Matlock Town and Guiseley AFC, admits his return to Nottinghamshire is a reminder of his former striker Jordan Sinnott, who was murdered in 2020.

“The last time I was here was with Matlock and we won 5-0,” Kittrick said. “But there’s also sadness because it was the last time Jordan Sinnott played for the club, and scored a hat-trick that day, so I’ve got a bit of a lump in my throat when I come here.

“I’ve come in to be myself with it and this is also a good club, run well, with a good playing surface and good players.

“Reading between the lines, they’re lacking in a bit of confidence right now so Luke [assistant, Potter] and I have come here to help bring some confidence back to them.”

Interim player-boss Elliott Sandy enjoyed a dream start to life in management after taking over at Spalding United.

The striker took over at NPL Midlands high-fliers Spalding United following the shock sacking of Brett Whaley last week.

And the 37-year-old got off to the best possible start after leading the Tulips to a 9-0 away thumping at Daventry Town on Tuesday night.

Meanwhile, Matt Longhurst has left Isthmian South East Burgess Hill Town – just three weeks after replacing Jay Lovett in the hotseat.

Longhurst, who cited a change in work commitments for his departure, has been replaced by captain Lewis Taylor.

Marc Harrison and assistant Liam Wallace are back in charge at Isthmian North Tilbury, just days after leaving East Thurrock United.