Boars can’t see the Woods

ELLIS WOODS has stepped down as manager of Eversley and California.

The former Binfield FC youth coach took charge of the Boars this summer and leaves with the club placed 13th in Combined Counties Division One.

Woods announced his decision on Twitter: “It’s with regret that I’ve decided to resign from my position as first team manager of Eversley and California.

“I wish all involved with the club the best for the future and appreciate everyone for their efforts on and off the field during my time. Thanks again, Ellis.”

Woods replaced the departing Phil Ruggles in the summer, after he moved to Bagshot, and a number of players followed him to Fox Lane including Mo Davies and highly-rated youngster Clive Akem-Che.

After a mixed start, Eversley picked up their form in recent weeks and were unbeaten in five before back-to-back 2-1 losses, culminating in defeat at Bedfont and Feltham on Saturday where Connor Allston scored the final goal of Woods’ reign.

This season will also go down in history for the Boars after they defeated Downton and Lymington Town to make it to the first round proper of the FA Vase for the first time, where they were edged out by Horndean.

The club said: “We would like to thank Ellis and his team for all his effort in a tough role as his first senior manager’s role.

“The buy into the club ethos and the drive to be involved was commended and the effort are gratefully thanked.”

No new appointment is expected imminently with members from within the club helping to run the team for the upcoming fixtures, starting with a clash against Michael Herbert’s Sandhurst

Town on Saturday. Eversley and California are now seeking a new first team management set-up with assistant Jack Medhurst also leaving the club, as well as a development manager to replace the outgoing Sam Woodruff, with applications now being taken.

Anyone interested with experience of managing and playing at step five or step six should email their footballing CV to rallston@hotmail.com.