Former Hereford goalkeeping coach Scott Russell is the new manager of Westfields.
'Westfields FC are delighted to announce the appointment 40 year old experienced Scott Russell as their new 1st team manager to lead their Hellenic league team.
He is a Qualified FA Coach with many years of experience in coaching, management and recruitment.'
Russell spoke about the appointment.
“Firstly I am delighted to be given the managers role at Westfields FC. It’s a club that I was part of as a junior and currently have the club and West Midlands record for being the youngest player to play for the first team at only 14.’
‘Between myself and the coaching team I will be bringing in I can promise that we will be as professional as we possibly can on and off the pitch, we will work with all aspect of the club from the Development and Women’s teams and across the Junior section, I am a big campaigner for a good player pathway and for everyone at the club to be valued. ‘
‘I have been fortunate to learn my coaching trade at Lincoln City FC
where I was the Head of Academy Goalkeeping and then worked within the
first team with great professionals like David Preece, Jimmy Walker and
Danny/Nicky Cowley. From there I had a spell with Hereford FC and over
the last 5 years since returning to Hereford I have managed in Wales for
Monmouth Town and Builth Wells.’