Long-Serving Boss to Carry On

Leamington, relegated back to the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central from the Vanarama National League North, have announced that long-serving manager Paul Holleran will remain in post for the forthcoming 2023/24 season.

The experienced Holleran, who has guided Leamington to promotion twice from the Southern League already, will enter his fifteenth season as Leamington manager having led the Brakes from the dug-out in 661 competitive games since he was appointed as manager in 2009.

A serial winner in the Southern League, Holleran has played a hand in both Halesowen Town and Solihull Borough's promotions to the Southern Premier Division in 2003/04 alongside his two promotions at Leamington, and also guided both Leamington and Rushall Olympic to three and two play-off finishes respectively.

Leamington chairman Jim Scott told his club’s website: “It was an easy discussion to be had in the boardroom with unanimous support for Paul continuing in his role.

“With his vast experience and knowledge we fully believe he is the best person for the job. His loyalty to the club has been exemplary throughout his time with us.

"It will be a tough task for the season ahead as he looks to build a competitive squad aimed at giving us an opportunity to gain promotion. With so many local midlands clubs it means that we are all fishing in the same pool for players. Let’s enjoy the challenge. One plus for the season ahead is that with so many local games we should have good support on the road. Everybody was invigorated by the noise and atmosphere created by the young group of supporters of 'Baby Brakes' who joined us and continued to grow in size during last season”.