Dorchester Town Football Club are delighted to announce the return of Glenn Howes as our new first team manager.
The former Magpies midfielder has a long association with the club and needs little introduction to supporters – known for his all action and fully committed displays in the heart of the midfield during his playing days in black and white, he returned to the club over 15 years later in the dugout as manager, where he and his coaching staff turned the club around and oversaw a revival in our fortunes, before later linking up with Tom Killick as his assistant which led to us finishing in the play-off places the season before last.
After making the hard decision to depart the club after four years last summer, and following a season as manager at league rivals Gosport Borough, Howes now returns home to The Avenue for a second spell in charge as we aim to bounce back with promotion next season.
Howes also has history with the Southern League Division One South title - having first been appointed as Magpies manager in 2021 from AFC Totton, who at the time sat top of the division, he also previously won that league title with Blackfield & Langley during an incredibly successful five-year spell.
New Magpies boss Howes said: “Since departing, I want to put on record how appreciative my family and I are for all of the kind messages. Every time we’ve returned for a game at the Avenue, we’ve received such a warm welcome, and this hasn't gone amiss in our decision-making. It is an absolute honour and privilege to be returning and managing this great football club.
"For all of us, the only option is to look forward and start to build and plan for the upcoming season. Rest assured that work has already started to ensure we are in the best possible shape to mount an immediate promotion challenge.
"We are under no illusions regarding the size of this task, but one thing is for sure: we can’t do this without all of the great people connected with this club. I urge each and every one of you to get behind the team and start as we mean to go on. We look forward to seeing you all very soon."
Director of Football Tom Killick said: “I think this is an exceptional appointment and one I fully support - I am of the view the Glenn is the ideal person to take us forward and having worked very successfully with him previously I am looking forward to supporting him fully in his new role.
"Now is the time for everyone at the club to stand together and get the club back to where it belongs.”
All supporters are invited to come along and speak with our new first team manager together with the board of directors at an open Fans Forum in the Magpies Suite at The Avenue on Tuesday evening (5 May) starting at 7pm.
A further announcement on Howes' coaching staff will be made over the coming weeks.
Welcome home Glenn!