His first victory in charge of the club w… [2] Westley has also gained a Master of Arts degree in company direction. [196] He was sacked by Barnet on 19 March 2018, just two months into his tenure there, and was immediately replaced with Martin Allen, who was returning for his fifth spell in charge of Barnet. Following a 2–1 defeat to Oxford United in August 2009,[92] the team went on a 17-game unbeaten run from August to December 2009, propelling the club into the top two. I am delighted to have the opportunity to manage the launch of the club into the Football League". [64], Shortly after leaving Rushden, Westley was appointed caretaker manager of Conference North club Kettering Town for the rest of the 2006–07 season on 20 April 2007. [199] Westley started his role two days later but won just one and drew three of the next 13 league matches, despite signing nine players in the January 2020 transfer window. We pushed each other every day. Westley has returned to Boro as first-team manager for the fourth time. His final game as manager of Stevenage was a 1–0 away victory at Reading in the FA Cup Third Round. There was no moment of madness. [78] Westley brought in former player, Dino Maamria as first-team coach at the club. [23] Westley left the club after the sell-out 'home' tie at Highbury, which they lost 5–1. There was no mistake by you. He was loaned to Rochdale, moved to Exeter City then went to St Johnstone before returning to his homeland in 2017. [145][146] After personal terms and a compensation package were agreed,[147] Westley was announced as Preston's new manager on 13 January. [137] The club also inflicted Charlton Athletic's first league defeat of the season after a 1–0 win against the league leaders. Westley stated a desire for the new group of players to be committed to his ideas – "My job is to develop a plan that would see the club back on an upward curve. Today I look like I've been three rounds with Tyson Fury. "We were doing very well when me and Keith got injured in that first season and who knows what might have happened if we had all stayed fit that season," said the former full back who joined Preston from Stevenage having worked with Westley at Broadhall Way. [159][160] Preston signed 18 players during the summer transfer window, including Scott Laird, John Mousinho, Joel Byrom, and Chris Beardsley, four players from Westley's former club, Stevenage. Laird joined North End in 2012 and spent three seasons in Lancashire, coming off the bench in the win over Swindon Town at Wembley that secured the Lilywhites a return to the second tier. [98] The promotion meant Westley had led Stevenage to the Football League for the first time in their history, as well as managing a Football League team for the first time in his managerial career. “It is an important time for the Club. Former Preston defender Scott Laird believes Graham Westley helped shape the 2015 promotion side at Deepdale. I get that. It has been a somewhat crazy few weeks for Nelson, who was recently assistant manager to Graham Westley at League Two side Stevenage. The plan is in place. ", Preston crash driver in serious condition after 'medical episode', Police are appealing for information following the collision on New Hall Lane. [38][39] However, this was followed by two heavy defeats at the hands of York City and Canvey Island – the latter a 4–1 home defeat against part-time opposition. [94] However, two away defeats within the space of a week in February meant that rivals Oxford United had an eight–point lead going into March 2010. [27] Westley's team responded with four straight wins, and stayed within touching distance of the play-offs for several months. [57] Westley's first game in charge of Rushden was a 1–0 victory away at Cambridge United, as he set about ensuring safety. However, two victories by wide margins against lowly opposition in the form of Farnborough and Northwich Victoria respectively propelled the club into a mid-table position. [13], In September 1997, Westley was appointed as manager of another club he had previously played for in the form of Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Enfield. [4][5] Westley joined Wycombe Wanderers in the latter stages of 1987 for a fee of £7,500, making a scoring debut in a 2–1 away victory at Telford United. [167] On his time at Preston, Westley stated he had to "slash the wage bill by 60 percent", and as a result the "re-building was well underway but the club lost confidence in me whilst I was doing it. [95] Stevenage secured promotion to the Football League with two games to spare following a 2–0 win against Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough. Westley confirmed he would be leaving his shareholding in Farnborough to other existing shareholders, and would also be withdrawing his financial backing at the club. [101] In his first two seasons back at the club, from May 2008 to May 2010, Westley has been in charge for 114 games, winning a total of 70 games – recording a win percentage of 61.40%. Alongside the date of the transfer, the clubs involved and the transfer fee, it also displays the market value of the player at the time of the transfer. And some even come with a hot tub, Burnley thug who left uni student needing nine-hour surgery is back in jail for drug crimes, Sheikh Juned was previously convicted for a brutal attack on a UCLan student, Blackpool 'manhunt' set to launch with cash prizes for tracking down escapees, "There's rules to keep us as escapees safe too such as what classes as a capture - throwing us into the back of a van and driving off is not a capture that's kidnapping! Stevenage can get to Championship - Westley; The length of Dabo's contract with … All the facilities keep improving and I hope that I can come back and make another positive difference". As of 17 May 2019, the below is a list of Kingstonian managers available. Martin Allen, Graham Westley and Daryl McMahon are under consideration for the vacant manager’s job at Leyton Orient, HITC Sport understands. A … Graham Westley's Boro are bottom of League Two, three points from safety. At this point, and probably even before then, you just feel it’s meant to be. [195] He joined on a rolling contract. And the fans got restless. [2], During the 2001–02 season, the club consolidated their position in the first tier of non–league football; finishing in seventh place in the league. "The first season under Graham we were doing well in the league and I was playing well, Scotland were interested in calling me up to the national team and I had a few Championship clubs interested in me. [172] In his first game back in charge of the club, Stevenage secured a 1–0 victory over Hartlepool United on 1 April. [49] Stevenage's poor away form was ultimately preventing the club from mounting any serious title challenge, and throughout the campaign the team would often "lose the game before it began"[50] – in away games against Southport, Morecambe, and Burton Albion respectively, Stevenage trailed 3–0 before half-time. [40][41] After the game, with hundreds of Stevenage fans calling for Westley to be sacked, he confronted fans in the East Terrace by saying he "would turn it around". He managed the club for another two years, before leaving again in May 2015. Westley's playing career, spent mostly as a striker in non-league football, was curtailed due to injury whilst playing for Kingstonian. Midfielder Gary Mills was the last departure of the close season; rejecting a contract and instead opting to join fellow Conference Premier rivals Mansfield Town. Download this stock image: Preston North End manager Graham Westley (left) chats with assistant manager John Dreyer during the pre-macth warm up - G4TP3B from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. [100] On signing the new deal, Westley said "I am grateful for all the support that we have all been given in the past two years. [122] On securing promotion, Westley said "It's a fantastic feeling. [139][140] After managing Stevenage for three-and-a-half years, Westley left Stevenage in January 2012, joining fellow League One club Preston North End. Two others - Bailey Wright and Thorsten Stuckmann - were already at the club prior to Westley's arrival. I'm looking forward to working with a group that thinks along the same lines that I do". Graham Westley continued to have faith in the Irishmen the following season but the man from Cork netted just twice more in 19 appearences. [170][171] On the appointment, Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace stated – "Graham was keen to come back to Stevenage and, although I met some strong candidates, without doubt I think he's the best man for the job right now. Newport County A.F.C. Graham Westley, who was serving his second of 4 spells as supervisor, was the membership’s first supervisor within the Football League having guided Stevenage to the Conference Premier title within the 2009–10 season. Graham Westley, Farnborough's chairman, major shareholder and manager, left the club within days to join Conference rivals Stevenage Borough, taking with him his assistant… [179] He was named as League One Manager of the Month for November 2015 after his team secured 12 points and 14 goals from four league games, which earned him praise for his side's open, attacking play. He left Farnborough the following season, to become manager of Stevenage. [187] However, he failed to arrest the team's declining fortunes and was sacked on 9 March 2017 with Newport 11 points adrift at the bottom of League Two. [123] In the previous round, Stevenage beat Premier League club Newcastle United 3–1 at Broadhall Way. [14] His first game as manager of Enfield was a 2–0 home defeat to St Albans City. [7] He was voted Player of the Season at Enfield, before being swapped to Aylesbury in exchange for Darren Collins in December 1992. taking the club from 2nd bottom of the Conference to 12th in less than 3 months. Although there was also something evidently missing". Short-term pain is necessary sometimes. Laird joined North End in 2012 and spent three seasons in Lancashire, coming off the bench in the win over Swindon Town at Wembley that secured the … This, coupled with signings during the campaign, such as Chris Day, Mark Roberts, and Jon Ashton, meant that Stevenage witnessed an up-turn in form halfway through the campaign. [18] He set about ensuring the club were still in the highest tier in non-league football, signing seven players from his previous club Farnborough, as well as his former assistant Graham Pearce and goalkeeping coach Graham Benstead. [26] He went on to state that Stevenage's "long-term potential" was another key factor behind the move. [50][51][52] Westley had also fallen out with striker Anthony Elding, who was eventually sold to Kettering Town in January 2006. Scott Laird feels Westley's squad overhaul at Deepdale is sometimes overlooked, Get the best PNE updates sent directly to your inbox. [71] On his return, Westley stated he had come to "finish the job he started" – referring to trying to guide the club into the Football League for the first time in its history. It was necessary at Preston. The spell would show to be his most fruitful; including an FA Trophy trimuph in 2009 and promotion by way of the play-offs into League One to his honours listing. [15], In 1999, Westley bought a controlling interest in Farnborough Town and appointed himself as manager. Something went wrong, please try again later. [173] Stevenage ended the 2012–13 campaign in 18th-place, and Westley released four players and transfer-listed three others. [141], In January 2012, Preston North End asked for permission to speak to Westley with the view to employing him as their new manager. Graham Westley … While not claiming it was the turning point in the season, Laird felt it did hamper the flow of the team as the sought to challenge in the third tier. [79][80][81] A club record 24-game unbeaten run stretching from December 2008 to April 2009, as well as winning crucial games towards the latter stages of the season, ultimately meant that the club made the Conference Premier play-offs, finishing in the last play-off place. [96] The team won their last six games of the league campaign without conceding a single goal, and recorded 42 points from a possible 45 from their last 15 league fixtures. [8] During his time at Kingstonian, he suffered a dislocated ankle and broken leg in three places, which subsequently cut his playing career short as he never fully recovered from the injury. I put together a team to function on the bog of a pitch that was Rodney Parade and my strategy is what kept that club in the Football League. Subject to fume and ridicule by others but that possibly tells you, that maybe the right decision was reached. [116][117] A 3–3 draw against Bury on the final day of the season meant that Stevenage finished the season in sixth place. [198] On 21 December 2019 Sampson completed his final match in charge of the club, losing 5–1 at home to Crewe Alexandra. [84] After the game, it was announced that Westley was to stay on as manager for another year. His first game as manager was a 0–0 draw away to Stalybridge Celtic,[66] shortly followed by a 1–0 loss to Alfreton Town at Rockingham Road[67] – this was enough to ensure Kettering finished the season in second place. Taylor rushes over to Peterborough's manager Graham Westley (left) and assistant manager Grant McCann as he celebrates his goal +22 The … Nelson originally moved to Croft Park on a playing basis last week but will now take charge of first-team affairs following the departure of Lee Clark and Paul Stephenson earlier today. Orient are searching for a … In total three of the Wembley starting XI were brought in by Westley while Laird, who was on the bench, was a fourth. [9][10], While recovering from a broken leg, at the age of 28,[11] Westley was appointed as manager of Kingstonian in December 1996 after approaching the club about their vacant managerial post. 'I look like I've gone three rounds with Tyson Fury': Burnley grandad left lying unconscious in traffic after hit and run, "I looked at the back wheel of my bike and it was like a banana. Reaching the Conference play-off Semi-finals and Winning the FA Trophy in 2009. Newport County have confirmed the departure of boss Graham Westley and assistant manager Dino Maamria.. Steve Morison, the club's top goalscorer for the past three seasons, moved to Millwall for a fee of £130,000,[85] while both John Martin and Calum Willock were released by Westley in late May 2009. Henry immediately appeared to signal to the nearby assistant referee that he had been bitten. [83] The club did, however, enjoy success in the FA Trophy when Westley led the side out at Wembley Stadium in front of 27,102 as Stevenage beat York City 2–0 in the Final. Westley was sacked at Preston, most of his signings didn't last much longer than him. Experienced manager Graham Westley, formerly in charge at Stevenage and Preston North End, was given the reins at the ABAX Stadium on Monday, meaning the 47 year-old's debut in the Peterborough hot-seat will be at the Coral Windows Stadium this weekend. [13] Kingstonian drew clear of relegation, with Westley recalling a 3–2 victory over champions Yeovil Town at Huish Park as a "memorable victory". [7][17] He managed the club to a 12th-place finish in his first season and enjoyed success in the Isthmian Cup; winning the competition in 2000. Graham Westley has been appointed as the new manager of Preston. "Some people think he is a good manager and some don't but he was brilliant for me and he did a lot of rebuilding at Preston," said Laird. He was appointed as head coach of Barnet in January 2018 before managing Stevenage for a fourth time for two months from December 2019. It was Simon Grayson who successfully took North End up and while Laird knows the impact the former Leeds boss had on the team, he feels Westley's role is sometimes overlooked. [59] Westley also brought in Michael Bostwick and Chris Beardsley – younger players who he had previously written about in his weekly column in The Non-League Paper when he was out of work. [127], At the start of the 2011–12 season, Westley signed a three-year contract extension at Stevenage that kept him contracted to the club until 2014. [186] He signed 14 players in the January transfer window, a move he admitted was a "short-term risk". Graham Westley, (assistants) Dino Maamria and John Dreyer were able to get that out of us. “And we were able to get that out of each other. The football on the pitch was eclipsed by some of the sideline antics, with Boro boss Graham Westley enjoying watching his assistant Dino Maamria out on pitch and then later arranging an impromptu ‘drinks break’. And they have to be able to understand the issues. In 1999, Westley became manager of Farnborough Town, guiding them to the Football Conference in 2002. [77] Through the first half of the club's 2008–09 campaign, Westley's team were suffering from the same inconsistency that was common in his first spell as manager of the Hertfordshire club, losing three consecutive matches in November – the last of which was a 2–1 home defeat to Wrexham, it was to be Stevenage's last defeat at Broadhall Way in the league for 18 months. He guided the team to a play-off place with a sixth-place finish, before they were beaten by Southend United 4–2 on aggregate in the semi-finals after conceding two goals in extra-time of the second leg fixture at Roots Hall. When you have got people in your own camp working against you it is tough". Yes, it happened under Flynny's management but I think anyone who is honest would say I did a very good job in working out a way of surviving and building a squad that would win the games at home to keep them in the League". You can also bookmark our news page for the club. [19] Westley overhauled the squad shortly after the club's promotion to the Football Conference – something which he now states as a "huge regret". We won’t stop doing what he had been doing all his life. He took charge at Peterborough United four months later, before being sacked shortly before the end of the 2015–16 season. Westley subsequently went about overhauling the squad ahead of the 2012–13 season. Graham Westley has had three spells as manager of Stevenage. [58] Westley secured the signatures of several players who he had previously managed at Stevenage; signing Jamie Cook, David Perpetuini, and Dino Maamria. [18] On moving to Stevenage, Westley said "I've enjoyed my time at Farnborough, but I feel that I need to move on now and that I need to concentrate on football management, which is where my ambitions lie". [86] Five players joined the club during the close season. A gregarious character, Maamria, a former striker for Stevenage and the former assistant manager under Graham Westley, makes compelling company … [73] He also signed Michael Bostwick and Mark Albrighton, who he had also signed at Rushden & Diamonds. [118] They faced fifth place Accrington Stanley in the 2010–11 League Two play-off semi-finals, winning both legs by a 3–0 aggregate scoreline. [97] Stevenage finished the season having amassed a total of 99 points from 44 games, winning the league by 11 points, with Westley winning many plaudits for the way he had secured promotion despite considerably less resources than a lot of the teams in the division. He was appointed manager at Newport County in October 2016, with the club lying bottom of the Football League, and was sacked five months later after failing to turn around the club's poor form. [65] Due to the date he joined, Westley was unable to bring any new players, with just two games remaining until the end of the season. Effective from 10 October 2016 Graham Westley was appointed team manager with Dino Maamria his assistant and Mccarthy released by the club. Assistant Manager-0.00: Assistant Manager of: Graham Westley (41 Games), Dave Robertson (23 Games) Transfer history as a player This page displays all transfers for the selected player. No players departed the club during the season, with Tim Sills the only addition – signing for an undisclosed fee from Torquay United in January 2010. [31] The 2003–04 season saw a much more consistent season under Westley's management, but the club were unable to make the play-offs and finished the campaign in eighth place, despite a strong start to the season. [72] Westley started by completely overhauling the squad in the summer transfer window and brought in no fewer than twelve players in an attempt to mount a serious Conference Premier title challenge. [46][47][48], The 2005–06 season marked Westley's third season in charge as manager of the club, and although the club were consistent at Broadhall Way throughout the season, the side struggled for form away from home, winning just four away games all season. Nelson was on the touchline during our last match against Lincoln City and, speaking during his pre-match interview yesterday, Westley is pleased with the appointment. [154][155] Preston won just two games out of the next 17 during the remainder of the campaign,[156] and finished the season in 15th place. A month later, Westley rejoined Stevenage, his third spell at the club. Westley returned with the club 23rd in EFL League Two, signing a contract until the end of the 2019–20 season. ", Download the free app or subscribe to our newsletter for the best way to read our news, The newsletter and the app are the best way to reader the content on the site, Blackpool GP surgery at risk of closure as concerns emerge over vaccines, Elizabeth Street Surgery has been given six months to improve and a new management team has been put in place, 7 things we learned from Matt Hancock's Covid press conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam and Dr Jenny Harries addressed the nation in an important Covid-19 press conference update, Fraudster tried to con bank staff using fake driving licences, William Hannon went into Rawtenstall TSB and tried to cash a cheque for £950, East Lancashire hospital scientists plan walk-out over £8,000 payments. After that we had a dip in form, I am not saying that is because me and Keano were injured but in the end Graham left.". [167][168] With Preston sitting just five points above the relegation zone, it was revealed that "the board felt that a change of manager was the only way forward". [24][25] Shortly after his resignation, he became manager at Football Conference club Stevenage in January 2003, signing a three-year contract. [176], Westley was forced to largely rebuild the squad for the 2014–15 season, and brought in 15 new signings, including Dean Wells, Calvin Zola, and Charlie Lee. [12] His first two games as manager of the club both ended in 4–4 draws against Walton & Hersham and Harrow Borough respectively,[11] with Westley saying "at the time, there was something raw and exciting about the team that I sent out. Although there was also something evidently missing". [170] On his return, Westley said – "I'm really happy to be back, the training ground is fantastic, the club just keeps moving forward. [26][27] His first game in charge of the club was a 1–1 draw at home to Morecambe,[28] before having to wait three games for his first win at the club – a 2–0 victory away at local rivals Barnet, thanks to a Dino Maamria brace. 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