Paul McDonagh has made a welcome return to Ide Hill Football Club taking on the role of Reserve Team Manager for the 2024/25 season, after he departed the club back in 2022 where he was then manager of the first team.
Announced at the club’s recent awards presentation night at Tonbridge Angels FC, Paul, who had previously steered the club’s first team to the Kent County Division One West title in 2019, and is a UEFA A licence holder, was more then pleased with his appointment.
He said: “I’m delighted to return to Ide Hill and eager to assist the club in progressing after a challenging year. Ide Hill holds a special place in my heart since it was my first role over a decade ago, which concluded with significant success.”
Paul added: “Ide Hill has always provided a positive atmosphere and success for me. I’m glad to support the club that gave me my first opportunity. The Reserve team is a fantastic group of lads who maintain the same values and atmosphere that I helped establish years ago.”
Ide Hill Club secretary Clare Dance commented: “I am happy to now have two managers [Mark Gilbert and Paul] on board for our Kent County teams who have Ide Hill FC’s best interests at heart!”
Ide Hill are now looking for an assistant manager to work alongside Paul, if you are interested please contact him direct on 07963 378490.
• Since 2022, Paul has managed Sevenoaks Town FC Women’s first team – where they won the South East Counties Division One West title – and Otford United men’s first team during the 2023/24 season.
