Broadbridge Heath appoint interim first team manager

Broadbridge Heath have appointed an interim first team manager following the departure of long-serving former boss Steve Painter.
Broadbridge Heath's new football ground. Picture by Steve RobardsBroadbridge Heath's new football ground. Picture by Steve Robards
Broadbridge Heath's new football ground. Picture by Steve Robards

Chris Simmons has agreed to take on the role of first team manager on an interim basis until a permanent manager has been appointed.

Simmons will be supported by Nik Mulcahy and Chris Higgins.

Former manager Painter handed in his resignation at Broadbridge Heath on Sunday, ending his decade-long tenure at the club.

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Painter's final game in charge saw the Bears beaten 3-1 at home by Crawley Down Gatwick last Saturday.

Heath have also confirmed the venue for tomorrow (Saturday)'s Premier Division clash at fourth-from-bottom Lingfield has been changed.

The Bears and Lingers will now do battle at Horsham's The Camping World Community Stadium (3pm).