Ashford United announce the departure of director of football Paul Bowden-Brown

ASHFORD UNITED have confirmed that director of football Paul Bowden-Brown is stepping down and moving on to pastures new.

Tommy Warrilow’s side are in second-place in the Isthmian League South East Division table, having collected 69 points from 35 games, but missed out on the title as Hastings United celebrated winning the crown last weekend.

The Nuts & Bolts complete their league campaign with a home clash against Ramsgate on Saturday, before travelling to Faversham Town on Easter Monday before hosting Whitehawk on the final day of the league season – before the play-off lottery.

Bowden-Brown was appointed director of football on Tuesday 8 June 2021.

“After achieving the goal set out upon joining the club, which was to reach the play-offs and assist in helping to accomplish the club’s planning approvals – he departs,” said a club statement.

“Paul has assisted the club in securing a massive chance of promotion and also assisted in the background for all our planning applications which have now all been granted.

“With all these goals now achieved, Paul is looking for more challenges and all here at Ashford United are thankful for the enormous efforts with his help.

“Paul is coming up to his 76^th birthday and we can’t see any sign of his enthusiasm for non-league football receding, despite considerable warnings from his doctors.

“We wish him all the very best and no doubt will hear of more achievements and success whoever he decides to help and assist next.”

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