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FORMER Premier League ace and Leatherhead boss Jimmy Bullard says he wants his next managerial post to be in the National League.
The 38-year-old, who retired from playing in 2012, managed to lead the club away from relegation trouble, eventually finishing 13th in the Ryman Premier.
Bullard, who started his football career in Non-League with Corinthian, Dartford and Gravesend & Northfleet, decided to leave Fetcham Grove at the end of last season and was replaced by by former Dover, AFC Wimbledon and Leyton Orient midfielder Sammy Moore.
However, Bullard says he enjoyed his eight-month stay in the dugout so much he is hoping to return to Non-League at Step 1 or 2.
“I was always intrigued by management and I wish I could turn the clock back and pick the brains of each of my managers,” he said in an interview with the Guardian.
“I loved every minute of managing Leatherhead. From when I met Richard (Brady, chairman) to taking the very first training session, to the first match onwards, it was such a great experience.
“I want to go as close to full-time as possible as I need the time with the players. I want to manage at Conference or Conference South level, but I won’t be an assistant as my beliefs are so strong, I need to be in charge.”
