BRENTWOOD TOWN have moved quickly to name Mike Flanagan as their new boss following the departure of George Borg on Monday.
Borg, 57, had only been in charge of Town for six games since replacing Dean Holdsworth who resigned in mid-November.
However, with Borg heading off to America for three weeks on business, it was decided Brentwood should look in another direction.
They have turned to former Gillingham and Maldon & Tiptree boss Flanagan, 63, who becomes the club’s third manager of the season.
Flanagan’s son Adam was Brentwood boss last season and led the club to the Ryman Premier through the Ryman North play-offs before departing for National League South side Concord Rangers.
Brentwood are currently 21st in the league, seven points adrift of safety after no wins in their last five outings.
A club statement read: “Mike Flanagan has been appointed first team manager of Brentwood Town after George Borg stood down at the beginning of the week.
“George has business commitments that involve him travelling to America and he thought it best if he did not continue. The club wishes to thank George for his contribution this season as coach and manager.
“Mike Flanagan had an illustrious playing career as a forward in the Football League scoring over 100 goals for Charlton Athletic.
“He has also managed at Gillingham and had been involved in a scouting role with Brentwood Town during the previous two seasons when his son Adam was manager of the club.
“The club are delighted to welcome back Mike and also Chris Smith who is returning to the club as Mike’s assistant.”
