Caddis learned a lot from Hereford after finding club 'on its backside'

Former Hereford manager Paul Caddis says he “learned a lot” from his time at Edgar Street after being appointed head coach of National League North strugglers King’s Lynn Town.

The 37-year-old Scot was sacked by the Bulls last month with the club struggling near the foot of the table, but has now returned to management with the Linnets for the final weeks of the season.

Speaking after his appointment where he said he think he can make a big impact at The Walks, Caddis reflected on the challenges of his first managerial role at Hereford, where he said there was more to the job than simply picking a team.

“I think I've learned a lot. I started at Hereford and it was fan-owned so there was a lot of stuff having to deal with behind the scenes,” he said.

“When I walked into the football club, it was on its backside, so to speak.

“I learned a lot in terms of management isn’t just about picking the players to go and win games of football. You’ve got to manage a lot of stuff behind the scenes. You’ve got to manage players, you’ve got to manage individuals and manage human beings first and foremost.”

Caddis took charge of the Bulls in April 2023 when the club had little over £5,000 in the bank, effectively only one player on the books and no staff.

But he oversaw two positive National League North campaigns where the Bulls narrowly missed play-off places, reintroduced a feel-good factor to the club rarely felt since Peter Beadle's days, before a difficult start to this season saw him leave the club.

Despite that, he said the experience had provided valuable lessons which he hopes will help him in his new role where he takes over from Ian Culverhouse.

“I’ve learned a lot,” he added.

“It was my first job. I’d only retired maybe two years before that, 18 months before that.

“So there’s a lot that I’ll take forward and a lot that I think I can make a big impact on.”

King’s Lynn have appointed Caddis for the final 12 games of the season as they attempt to secure their National League North status.

They currently sit 19th, five points above the drop zone, though Hereford and Alfreton below them have games in hand.