Loxwood FC are delighted to confirm that today, after an extensive and thorough recruitment process, the position of 1st Team Manager was offered to Alex Walsh (above) and he accepted that offer.

Alex takes on the role with immediate effect and he replaces Gareth Neathey who stepped down from the role on 13th October due to work commitments.

​Alex is a highly ambitious coach who joins the club directly from Haywards Heath Town FC where he was 1st Team Assistant Manager and his experience includes Management of the Lewes FC Academy and high profile roles within the Academy structure at Brighton & Hove Albion. He already holds a number of coaching qualifications, including his UEFA B License and is currently working towards his UEFA A.

​Alex was selected from a number of excellent candidates because of his commitment to player development, his knowledge of the game in the area and how his personality & character fit with the principles of the club.

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"I am delighted to have been appointed as 1st Team Manager at Loxwood FC.
​"I would like to thank the club's committee for giving me the opportunity and I'm looking forward to working with the staff and players at the club."
​Alex Walsh, New 1st Team Manager

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"After having such a great quality of applicants for our vacancy it is fantastic to be able to announce Alex as our 1st Team Manager. I am very confident that he will stabilise and move the club forward and I wish him a very warm welcome into the Loxwood family."
​Mark Lacey, Club Chairman

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The club would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the many that took the time to apply for this vacancy and especially to the good number that attended interviews.

​Loxwood FC are truly humbled by the regard in which the club is held and we wish all of you that applied the very best in whatever role is next for you.