Local plumbing company? A week working in the family business? Not for Paul Jones. The goalkeeper’s work experience included starting in goal in the FA Cup third round at Manchester United.
The 49-year-old former Wealdstone stalwart beat off more than 20 rivals to be appointed boss ten days ago by the Hertfordshire club and is relishing the chance to show what he can do.
Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 game with Finland has only underlined the importance of CPR training and defibrillators for Charlie Edinburgh and Astley Mulholland.
The former Aveley, Maldon & Tiptree, Thamesmead and Stanway Rovers boss has been with the club since last June but will now take the top job alongside former Leyton Orient, Brentford, Reading and Sutton player John Mackie.