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In Town today
PLAYING SQUAD & SPONSORSHIPS
GAVIN MACPHERSON Manager SPONSORED BY
Appointed as manager at the start of 2018/2019 season following
the resignation of Jim Cooper. Gavin has been with the club for a
number of years as a player, and Jim’s assistant for over 12 years.
Regarded by his peers and many players as a fantastic, innovative
coach. As a player, was a professional at Barnet and Carlisle and
had loan spells at Wealdstone, Slough Town and Woking.
JON NURSE Assistant Manager SPONSORED BY
Ex professional and International footballer who has now
turned his hand to coaching. Having won the FA Trophy, the
National League and League 2 playoffs as a player he has
now won National League and Southern League playoffs as a
coach. An integral part of the Management Team.
SCOTT TARR Coach SPONSORED BY
‘Tarrsy’ has been involved with the Met coaching team since midway
through the 2014-15 season. Ex England C international goalkeeper and was
regarded as one of the best in non-league circles during his playing career.
Played the majority of his football with Basingstoke Town but also with
Yeading and Farnborough Town. He also managed Hartley Wintney when
they gained promotion to the CCL Premier.
DEAN HURLOW Goalkeeping Coach SPONSORED BY
Highly respected ‘keeper coach with a proven track record Anaphylaxis
since arriving at Imber Court. Joined from Eversely & California Campaign
and also has Guildford City on his CV. (www.
anaphylaxis.
org.uk)
CARL GARSTANG Coach SPONSORED BY
Carl joined the Coaching team from Farnborough during pre-
season. A UEFA B qualified coach, he also has experience in
the Non-League scene as a player and coach having been at
Godalming Town, Camberley Town, Fleet Town and Bracknell
Town.
SHANNON O’MAHONY Physio SPONSORED BY
Graduated from St Mary’s University with First Class Honours in Chris
BSc Sport Rehabilitation. Formerly of Hayes & Yeading United Newell
before joining The Met in July 2019. A highly respected and
valued member of the backroom team.
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