79-451: Daryl McMahon (born 10 October 1983) is an Irish professional football manager and former player who is manager of National League South club Hornchurch . McMahon represented the Republic of Ireland Under-16 team at the 2000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship . Starting as a midfielder his career at West Ham United , he switched to Port Vale in 2004 after failing to make
158-514: A 2–1 victory against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road . They were drawn against Birmingham City at Broadhall Way, but ground issues saw the tie switched to St Andrew's ; Birmingham won the match 2–0. The following season, the club reached the Fourth Round where they drew Premier League club Newcastle United at Broadhall Way. A temporary stand was erected behind the South Stand, allocated to
237-543: A 2–1 victory over Chelmsford City in the play-off final at Stonebridge Road . He signed a new five-year contract with the club in May 2017. He was named as National League Manager of the Month for February 2018 after four successive victories took them to the cusp of the play-offs. However, after a poor March he admitted that the focus had turned to building a promotion campaign for the following season. A late surge saw them qualify for
316-414: A bid that Eastleigh director Stewart Donald felt "matched our valuation" and represented "good value". He played in the 3–2 play-off final defeat to Salisbury City on 12 May 2013. In June 2013, he signed for Ebbsfleet United for a fee of £13,000. He became a key part of the club's passing style, but credited the club's success to manager Steve Brown . The "Fleet" finished fourth in 2013–14 and reached
395-454: A congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of eleven, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions. Stevenage subsequently reached the League Two play-offs , finishing in sixth place. They faced Torquay United in the 2011 Football League Two play-off final on 28 May 2011 at Old Trafford . Stevenage won the game 1–0, securing
474-590: A division to join Leyton Orient on a free transfer two months later, after rejecting a further short-term deal at Port Vale. Teammate Dean Smith had set up the move to Brisbane Road and would himself join Orient soon after. After impressing on a non-contract basis, he signed a six-month deal with Leyton Orient in January 2005. He played 33 games of the "O's" promotion winning campaign of 2005–06 but fell out of favour
553-792: A first-team appearance for West Ham. Later in the year, he moved on to Leyton Orient , where he would remain for three years. He then spent two seasons at Stevenage Borough , moving on to Cambridge United and then Farnborough in 2009. Two years later, he moved on to Boreham Wood , and seven months later, he moved to Eastleigh . He has also played for Torquay United and Notts County on loan . He switched to Dover Athletic in September 2012 before signing for Ebbsfleet United in June 2013. He rejoined Boreham Wood in January 2015 before returning to Ebbsfleet as manager three months later. He managed Ebbsfleet from April 2015 to November 2018 and won promotion out of
632-667: A fourth spell in December 2019. Two months later, Westley resigned, and was replaced by Alex Revell , who had previously assumed the role of player-coach at the club. The club were in last place of League Two when the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. EFL clubs formally agreed to end the season during an EFL meeting on 9 June 2020, although "ongoing disciplinary matters" involving 23rd-placed Macclesfield Town , who had not paid their players on six separate occasions during
711-550: A late substitute for Martin Gritton in the 2–2 home draw with Yeovil Town on 3 April 2004. However, that was to be his only game for the "Gulls" as he returned to West Ham two weeks early, seemingly at his own request. He was released by West Ham at the end of the 2003–04 season and joined Martin Foyle 's League One Port Vale on non- contract terms in September 2004. He struggled to establish himself at Vale Park . He dropped down
790-588: A person may fill both these roles. While the first team coach in football is usually an assistant to the manager who actually holds the real power, the North American–style general manager and head coach have clearly distinct areas of responsibilities. For example, a typical European football manager has the final say on in-game decisions (including player line-ups), and off-the-field and roster management decisions (including contract negotiations). In North American sports, those duties would be handled separately by
869-554: A place in League One for the first time in the club's history, meaning the club had also earned back-to-back promotions. During the same season, Stevenage equalled their previous best performance in the FA Cup, reaching the Fourth Round of the competition before losing 2–1 to Reading . In the previous round, Stevenage were drawn against Premier League club Newcastle United, whom they had previously met, and lost over two "bitter" games, during
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#1733092706054948-507: A player at the end of the 2014–15 season. McMahon took charge at Conference South club Ebbsfleet United on a caretaker basis for three games in November 2014, winning two games and drawing one game in the period following the departure of Steve Brown and the appointment of Jamie Day. He was given a two-year management contract at the club in April 2015. He led the club to a second-place finish in
1027-556: A record FA Trophy crowd of 53,262. The victory meant that Stevenage were the first team to win a competitive final at the new Wembley Stadium . After the FA Trophy success in 2007, as well as keeping the majority of the first-team at the club, Stevenage started the 2007–08 season by breaking a new club record when the defence kept eight consecutive clean sheets . Stimson was offered a new contract by Stevenage in October 2007, but resigned
1106-440: A two-year contract. McMahon's stay at Boreham Wood lasted seven months, as in January 2012 he signed for fellow Conference South club Eastleigh for an undisclosed fee. The "Spitfires" went on to post a mid-table finish in 2011–12 . He was sold to league rivals Dover Athletic for an undisclosed fee in September 2012. Eastleigh manager Richard Hill had rejected two bids from the "Whites", before Dover boss Nicky Forster put in
1185-464: Is almost exclusively used in British football . In other European countries and rest of the world in which professional football is played, the person responsible for the direction of a team is awarded the position of coach or "trainer" is known as head coach . For instance, despite the general equivalence in responsibilities, Lee Carsley is referred to as the manager of England , and Julian Nagelsmann
1264-484: Is described as the head coach of Germany . Germany also has a team manager role that is subordinate to the head coach and is currently held by Rudi Völler . The responsibilities of a European football manager or head coach tend to be divided up in North American professional sports, where the teams usually have a separate general manager and head coach (known as a field manager in baseball), although occasionally
1343-552: Is situated next to the West Stand, opposite to the club's official car-park. Opposite to the West Stand is the East Terrace, which is a covered terrace for home supporters. The terrace has a gable with a clock sitting on its roof above the half-way line , as well as holding a television gantry on its roof. The North Terrace was situated behind the goal at the north end of the ground and was just seven steps deep. Three-quarters of
1422-554: The 2013–14 season . The club has also enjoyed success in national cup competitions, becoming the first team to win a competitive final at the new Wembley Stadium in 2007, beating Kidderminster Harriers 3–2 to lift the FA Trophy in front of a competition record crowd of 53,262. They won the competition again in 2009. The club has also produced a number of notable results in the FA Cup against high-profile opposition. Stevenage Borough
1501-633: The 2015–16 season, however, his record of play-off disappointment continued into his management career as Ebbsfleet went on to lose to Maidstone United on penalties in the play-off final. The "Fleet" again finished second in the 2016–17 season, finishing only two points behind champions Maidenhead United . He was named as Manager of the Month for January 2017 after Ebbslfeet won all four of their league games against Dartford , Chelmsford City , Poole Town and Wealdstone . However, they made up for their previous season's defeat and justified their 96-point finish after coming from 1–0 down with ten men to record
1580-478: The 2022–23 season , under Evans' management, Stevenage earned promotion into League One after finishing in second place in League Two . That season, the club also defeated Premier League club Aston Villa at Villa Park in the FA Cup third round . Stevenage trailed in the match, before scoring two goals in the final two minutes to win 2–1. During the 2023–24 season, Stevenage were in the play-off hunt for most of
1659-422: The 2023–24 season, being crowned champions with five matches remaining on 6 April. McMahon is married to Alex, a stockbroker, and they share three children. Leyton Orient Stevenage Borough Farnborough Ebbsfleet United Ebbsfleet United Hornchurch Individual Manager (association football) In association football , the manager is the person who has overall responsibility for
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#17330927060541738-532: The Conference National in January, seven points from safety. The club appointed Graham Westley as manager in January 2003. Westley guided the club to 12th position, winning eight games out of a possible 12 in the league. During the 2004–05 season , Stevenage made the play–offs after finishing fifth under the guidance of Westley. The team lost 1–0 to Carlisle United at the Britannia Stadium in
1817-562: The Isthmian League Premier Division title at the end of the 2023–24 season. McMahon started his youth career at the age of seven with Neilstown Rangers, before moving on to Cherry Orchard and then Belvedere . McMahon then began his career as a trainee with West Ham United , turning professional in August 2002. In need of first-team experience, he joined League Two Torquay United on loan in March 2004, making his debut as
1896-689: The Isthmian League Division One title, remaining unbeaten at home for the second consecutive season, and were promoted to the Isthmian League Premier Division. A third promotion in four years followed at the end of the 1993–94 season , as Stevenage were promoted to the Football Conference after winning the Isthmian League Premier Division . Two seasons later, Stevenage won the Conference, but were denied promotion to
1975-462: The January transfer window . Former player and first-team coach, Dino Maamria , replaced Sarll as manager. During the 2018–19 season , Maamria's first full season in charge, the club finished 10th, one point from the play-off places. In May 2019, Wallace announced a 12% public equity offering, through sports investment platform Tifosy, with the aim of raising funds to invest in player wages and increase
2054-470: The National League South play-offs in 2017. He was appointed as manager of English Football League side Macclesfield Town in August 2019 but tendered his resignation in January 2020 amidst a financial crisis at the club. He then took charge at National League side Dagenham & Redbridge , remaining at the club until February 2023. He took charge at Hornchurch in January 2024 and led the club to
2133-522: The United Counties League in December 1980, whilst their heaviest defeat is an 8–0 loss to Charlton Athletic in an EFL Trophy match in October 2018. The record for the most number of appearances for Stevenage is held by Ronnie Henry , who played 502 matches in all competitions over two spells with the club. Martin Gittings is the club's top goalscorer with 217 goals in all competitions. He
2212-597: The United Counties Premier Division , the club joined Division Two North of the Isthmian League in 1984, and the following season earned promotion to Isthmian League Division One after finishing the season as champions. Two years later, the club were relegated back to the Division Two North, having finished second bottom of the division. Brian Williams was tasked with steadying the club following
2291-528: The bankruptcy of the town's former club, the stadium was not used for three years. The newly formed Stevenage Borough moved into Broadhall Way in 1980 as a result of the council re-purchasing the stadium. Following Stevenage's successful 1995–96 Football Conference campaign , the Hertfordshire club were denied promotion to the Football League because of insufficient ground capacity and facilities. In
2370-522: The play-off final . The following year, the team finished sixth, outside of the play-off places, and Westley's contract was not renewed, ending his three-and-a-half-year spell as manager. The club appointed Mark Stimson as their new manager and the team finished in eighth position in Stimson's first season as manager. That season, the club reached the FA Trophy final again, where they came back from 2–0 down to beat Kidderminster Harriers 3–2 in front of
2449-463: The 1997–98 season. Stevenage subsequently beat Newcastle 3–1 at Broadhall Way, the first time the club had ever beaten first tier opposition. In their first season in the third tier of English football, Stevenage were positioned in the League One play-off places following a fourteen-game unbeaten run that lasted for three months. In January 2012, Westley opted to leave Stevenage in order to take up
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2528-403: The Football League , Stevenage won promotion to League One , the third tier of English football, via the play-offs . The club achieved their highest league finish during the 2011–12 season courtesy of a sixth-placed finish in League One. The core of the team that helped guide the club to its success throughout 2009 to 2012 departed, and Stevenage were relegated back into League Two at the end of
2607-584: The Football League , due to insufficient ground facilities, thus reprieving Torquay United , who had finished in last place of Division Three . During the same season, the club reached the First Round of the FA Cup for the first time, losing 2–1 to Hereford United of the Third Division at Edgar Street . The 1996–97 season saw the club progress to the Third Round of the FA Cup for the first time after
2686-400: The Football League for the first time in the club's history with two games to spare. Promotion was secured thanks to a 2–0 victory at Kidderminster Harriers, as Stevenage finished the season 11 points clear at the top of the table. The club reached the final of the FA Trophy again , losing to Barrow 2–1 after extra-time. Shortly after the end of the season, chairman Phil Wallace stated that
2765-484: The League One standings that season. The team made the play-off semi-finals in their first season back in League Two , losing to Southend United . The club opted against offering Westley a new contract and replaced him with Teddy Sheringham in May 2015, taking on his first managerial role. Sheringham was sacked in February 2016 with the club positioned in 19th. First-team coach Darren Sarll took caretaker charge for
2844-477: The Newcastle supporters, which increased the stadium capacity to 9,000, enough to satisfy The FA . Stevenage held Newcastle to a 1–1 draw, with Giuliano Grazioli equalising after Alan Shearer had given Newcastle an early lead. Stevenage lost 2–1 in the replay at St James' Park , a goal from Alan Shearer that "appeared to not cross the line" proved the difference. Despite earning a large amount of revenue from
2923-466: The North Stand is the South Stand, which is a single tiered, all-seated covered stand. The stand was built in 2001, costing £600,000. The South Stand is reserved for away supporters and can hold a capacity of 1,400. The stand also has an electronic scoreboard in the centre of the roof, which was installed in 2001, making it visible to home supporters. The scoreboard was replaced in October 2011. Behind
3002-403: The award for a second time for December 2021 after a 100% record across the month. Dagenham ended the 2021–22 season in eighth-place, missing out on the play-offs by a single point despite beating runners-up Wrexham on the final day. In May 2022, he was reported to be a contender for the vacant management position at AFC Wimbledon . On 24 February 2023, Dagenham parted company with McMahon with
3081-450: The club asked fans to contribute towards a mini-bond investment scheme, through sports investment platform Tifosy, in an attempt to fund the remaining £500,000 needed to go towards developing the new North Stand. Five weeks after the campaign started, the £500,000 target was met after investment from over 200 fans. The North Terrace was demolished in January 2018. The 1,428 all-seater stand was officially opened in December 2019. Opposite
3160-498: The club to incorporate the name "Borough" in their title and to adopt the town's civic emblem as the club badge. In 1980, the council reacquired the lease for Broadhall Way and allowed the football club to become its tenant. With the council as their landlords and a refurbished stadium, Stevenage Borough took on senior status, under the management of Derek Montgomery, and joined the United Counties Football League in
3239-510: The club were denied promotion to the Football League due to insufficient ground facilities. Stevenage remained in the top tier of non-League for the following fourteen seasons, before the club earned promotion to the Football League after winning the Conference Premier in the 2009–10 season . The promotion served as the catalyst for a rebranding of the club, dropping the word 'Borough' from its title in June 2010. In their first season in
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3318-426: The club will start its life in the Football League as Stevenage Football Club, dropping the word 'Borough' from its name as of June 2010. Stevenage's first Football League fixture was against Macclesfield Town in August 2010, ending in a 2–2 draw at Broadhall Way. Following four defeats in six games in December 2010 and January 2011, the club were in 18th position, just four points above the relegation zone. During
3397-613: The club. He then joined Farnborough for a two-year stay. He enjoyed promotion to the Conference South with the club, as they were crowned champions of the Southern Football League Premier Division in 2009–10 . The following year he helped the club to the Conference South play-off final, where they were defeated 4–2 by Ebbsfleet United . In June 2011, he signed for Boreham Wood as a player- coach on
3476-556: The demise of the town's former club, they joined the United Counties League in 1980 and enjoyed success in the club's first year at senior status; winning the United Counties League Division One and the United Counties League Cup. Following three promotions in four seasons in the early 1990s, the club were promoted to the Conference National in 1994. Despite winning the league in the 1995–96 season ,
3555-467: The development in the summer of 2011, and the staff began to use the complex towards the latter stages of the 2012–13 season . Stevenage's highest Football League finish was sixth place in League One during the 2011–12 season . The same season, the club recorded their best run in the FA Cup when they reached the fifth round of the competition. Stevenage's largest victory in a league match came courtesy of an 11–1 win over British Timken Athletic in
3634-477: The early 2000s, the ground was upgraded, with a new £600,000 stand opening, including an executive suite underneath. In January 2009, Stevenage signed a seven-figure sponsorship deal with the Lamex Food Group, resulting in the renaming of Broadhall Way to The Lamex Stadium. As a result of the club securing promotion as league champions during the club's 2009–10 season , Broadhall Way hosted League football for
3713-425: The first time during the 2010–11 season . The ground's pitch includes four stands – the East Terrace, the North Stand, the West Stand, and South Stand. The West Stand is all-seated and covered, and covers the length of the pitch, although it has open corners to either side of the stand. At the back of the stand there are a number of glass-fronted areas to various club offices and executive boxes. The club shop
3792-429: The following day and subsequently joined Football League club Gillingham . In November 2007, he was replaced by Peter Taylor . After failing to make the play-offs, Taylor resigned at the end of the season and was replaced by former manager Graham Westley. On Westley's return, Stevenage started the season slowly before going on a 27–game unbeaten run from December to March and reached the play-offs, where they lost in
3871-410: The following season and joined Notts County , back in League Two, on loan in November 2006. After his loan spell finished the following January, McMahon joined Conference National club Stevenage Borough . A fairly regular member of the first team at Broadhall Way , he was a sub in the FA Trophy final at Wembley . In May 2008, he signed a two-year contract with the club. On 26 November 2008, he
3950-604: The head coach and general manager, respectively. Stevenage F.C. Stevenage Football Club (known as Stevenage Borough Football Club until 2010) is a professional association football club based in the town of Stevenage , Hertfordshire , England. The club competes in EFL League One , the third level of the English football league system . They play their home games at Broadhall Way in Stevenage. Founded in 1976 following
4029-415: The help the club had received from the council in its rise through the leagues. Shortly after former chairman Victor Green took over the club, in 1996, a new crest was introduced, modelled on the town's coat of arms; incorporating the club's colours of red and white, as well as a hart – which features on both the Stevenage and Hertfordshire coat of arms. This crest was adjusted slightly in 2010 to remove
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#17330927060544108-532: The land to a local businessman, who dug a trench across the full length of the pitch to ensure no football was played. Consequently, the new club started out playing in the Chiltern Youth league on a roped-off pitch at the town's King George V playing fields, and moved up to intermediate status, joining the Wallspan Southern Combination shortly after. Stevenage Borough Council granted consent for
4187-406: The month of September as HM Revenue and Customs delivered the club a winding up petition . He resigned on 2 January 2020 after financial problems resulted in players striking, which left the club unable to fulfill fixtures and punished with a six-point deduction. Within 24 hours of leaving Macclesfield, McMahon was appointed as manager of National League side Dagenham & Redbridge . The season
4266-453: The new crest, circular in design, enabled the club to create a more visible identity on both a commercial and social level. The club have always played in red and white colours. Prior to taking on senior status, the team wore red and white stripes. This changed from 1980 to 1988 when the club adopted plain red shirts and white shorts, although did wear an all red strip during the 1982–83 season . The club reverted to stripes from 1988, and
4345-414: The panel's sanctions on Macclesfield, winning on 11 August; the four suspended points were applied to the 2019–20 season, meaning Stevenage finished 23rd and so remained in League Two. Under Revell's management, the club finished the 2020–21 season in 14th position in League Two. After three victories in the first 16 matches of the 2021–22 season , Revell left his position as first-team manager and
4424-464: The play-off final, where they were beaten 1–0 by Dover Athletic ; this was McMahon's fourth play-off final defeat in six years. He did, though, play in the Kent Senior Cup final, which ended in a 4–0 victory over Dover. He re-signed with Boreham Wood in January 2015 on a contract lasting until summer 2017. He was also coaching at Tottenham Hotspur and managing Ebbsfleet United, before he retired as
4503-437: The play-offs at the end of the 2017–18 season, though they were then beaten 4–2 by Tranmere Rovers at the semi-final stage. He left the club by "mutual consent" on 7 November 2018. On 19 August 2019, McMahon was appointed as manager of EFL League Two club Macclesfield Town , succeeding Sol Campbell . He got off to a good start on the pitch , however, the "Silkmen" squad released a statement to say they had gone unpaid for
4582-594: The relegation; appointed as manager in July 1988. He spent two full seasons in charge, guiding Stevenage to two fourth-place finishes. Paul Fairclough was appointed as the club's manager in June 1990 and he would ultimately guide the team to four league titles in eight years. The club won promotion during the 1990–91 season , Fairclough's first season in charge, winning 34 of their 42 games. The league triumph included winning every match played at home, scoring 122 goals and amassing 107 points. The following season, Stevenage won
4661-424: The remainder of the season and was given the role on a permanent basis after helping the club secure League Two safety. During Sarll's first full season in the charge, the club finished three points from the play-off positions. With Stevenage in 16th place during the 2017–18 season , Sarll was sacked in March 2018; Wallace stating the club "had not seen the progress expected" since making a number of signings during
4740-402: The running of a football team . They have wide-ranging responsibilities, including selecting the team, choosing the tactics, recruiting and transferring players, negotiating player contracts, and speaking to the media. In professional football, a manager is usually appointed by and answerable to the club's board of directors, but at an amateur level the manager may have total responsibility for
4819-487: The running of a club. The manager's responsibilities in a professional football club usually include (but are not limited to) the following: Some of the above responsibilities may be shared with a director of football or sporting director , and are at times delegated to an assistant manager or club coach. Additionally, depending on the club, some minor responsibilities include: These responsibilities are more common among managers of small clubs. The title of manager
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#17330927060544898-476: The same year. The club's first competitive league match was a 3–1 victory against ON Chenecks on 16 August 1980, played in front of 421 people. In their first season as a senior club, the team won the United Counties League Division One championship, scoring over a hundred goals. The club also won the United Counties League Cup during the same season. After three successive seasons in
4977-419: The season, losing 3–1 to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in a replay at White Hart Lane , after the two teams drew 0–0 at Broadhall Way. The majority of the squad that had helped the club win back-to-back promotions into League One departed at the end of the season. New management under Smith, alongside a change in transfer policy, resulted in a complete squad overhaul. Stevenage were positioned within
5056-402: The season, meant Stevenage might be reprieved. Stevenage were initially relegated from League Two after an independent disciplinary panel opted to deduct Macclesfield two points on 19 June, with a further four suspended, the maximum number they could deduct without relegating them, highlighting this as a key factor in the sanctions they had chosen to impose. The EFL successfully appealed against
5135-565: The season. However, Evans left for Rotherham United towards the end of the season. The club has had five crests since its formation in 1976. The first club crest was created in 1980 when Stevenage took on senior status, adopting the town's civic emblem as the basis of the crest. When the club were promoted to the Conference National in 1994, the crest was changed to the Stevenage Borough Council 'tick' in recognition of
5214-581: The semi-finals to Cambridge United , 4–3 on aggregate. During the same season, Stevenage enjoyed success in cup competitions; winning the Herts Senior Cup for the first time, beating Cheshunt 2–1 in the final, and the FA Trophy, where they beat York City 2–0 in the final . The following season, Westley retained the majority of the squad and Stevenage were positioned in first place by New Year's Day . The squad won eight consecutive games through February and March 2010, and Stevenage were promoted to
5293-407: The side sitting in tenth position, five points off of the play-offs. In September 2023, McMahon joined former club Leyton Orient as a development and set-piece coach. However, he left the club three months later. On 29 January 2024, McMahon was appointed manager of Isthmian League Premier Division leaders Hornchurch . Following his appointment, the club maintained their impressive form throughout
5372-515: The stand is the supporters' club. A new set of floodlights were installed before the start of the club's 2007–08 season . The club opened a £5million training facility in nearby Shephalbury Park in the Autumn of 2002. In June 2011, the club announced it had secured a 42-acre former sports ground in Bragbury End – with the intention of developing the site into a new training complex. Work began on
5451-425: The strip design has varied considerably over the years. To mark the 40th anniversary of the club during the 2016–17 season, supporters were consulted about their favourite strip and the result was a re-creation of the diagonal stripes worn from 1996 to 1998. A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below: The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously home to Stevenage Town and Stevenage Athletic. Following
5530-399: The terrace was covered, whilst one-quarter was open and without cover. The stand held a capacity of 700 people, and offered facilities for disabled fans. In January 2013, the club announced they were due to present plans to replace the existing North Terrace with a new £1.2 million 1,700 seat stand, although these did not materialise due to "numerous obstacles put in the way". In July 2017,
5609-505: The top six places midway through the 2012–13 season , but a run of 14 losses from 18 matches from December 2012 meant the club were closer to the relegation places three months later. Smith was subsequently sacked in March 2013 and replaced by Westley, returning for his third spell at the club. The team finished in 18th place that season. A further squad overhaul took place ahead of the 2013–14 season and Stevenage were ultimately relegated back to League Two after finishing in last place in
5688-446: The transfer budget. The offer closed on 31 July 2019, at which time the club stated a total of £300,000 worth of shares had been purchased. The club started the 2019–20 season without a win in the opening month of the season and Maamria was subsequently sacked in September 2019. First-team coach Mark Sampson took caretaker charge, but with the club in 23rd-place after several months under his management, Graham Westley returned for
5767-499: The two respective cup runs, news emerged that the club were in financial difficulties and that the chairman, Victor Green, was going to close the club down if no buyer was found. Phil Wallace purchased the club and set about rebuilding the finances and the relationship with the local council. During the 2001–02 season , the club reached the FA Trophy final for the first time, losing 2–0 to Yeovil Town at Villa Park . The following season, Stevenage were positioned in last place of
5846-461: The vacant managerial position at Preston North End . Former Colorado Rapids manager Gary Smith replaced Westley. A run of four wins in their last five games meant that Stevenage finished in sixth, thus taking the final play-off place, losing 1–0 on aggregate to Sheffield United in the semi-final. Stevenage also reached the Fifth Round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history during
5925-457: The word 'Borough', in-line with the club's name change prior to playing in the Football League. The crest was modified ahead of the 2011–12 season by being placed in a shield, but reverted to the former version two years later. A new crest was created in June 2019; the hart being "brought to the forefront of the new design". The club stated that the previous crest "presented modern-day challenges due to its complex and detailed design" and therefore
6004-625: Was transfer listed by Borough, along with teammate John Martin , and in the January 2009 transfer window McMahon agreed to join fellow Conference Premier club Cambridge United . He made his debut in a 4–1 win over Woking at the Abbey Stadium , but struggled to hold down a place in the team. He was an unused substitute in the 2009 Conference Premier play-off final , as he watched his United teammates lose their second play-off final in as many years. On 16 July 2009, caretaker Cambridge United manager , Paul Carden , announced that McMahon has left
6083-508: Was formed in 1976 following the bankruptcy of Stevenage Athletic . Chairman Keith Berners, and "a number of like-minded volunteers" were tasked with arranging a team to play Hitchin Town Youth at Broadhall Way in November 1976, as a "curtain-raiser" for the new club. However, the Broadhall Way pitch was subsequently dug up for non-footballing purposes after Stevenage Borough Council sold
6162-421: Was replaced by Paul Tisdale in November 2021. Tisdale left the club in March 2022, with Stevenage having won three of his 21 matches as manager. With the club positioned in 22nd place in League Two after a nine-match winless run, three points above the relegation places, Steve Evans was appointed as manager. The club won four of their final nine matches to avoid relegation and finish in 21st position. During
6241-472: Was suspended on 26 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England and no further matches were played; Dagenham were 18th in the table at the time. They finished the 2020–21 season in 12th-place, which McMahon saw as evidence the club was building in the right direction. After six wins in the first two months of the season, McMahon was awarded the league's Manager of the Month award for August/September 2021. He won
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