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Alan MARSON
joint manager July 1995 – May 1997
1995-96 Essex Senior League champions
first match BOWERS UNITED, Essex Senior League 19.8.95 league record Pld 70 W 51 D 14 L 5 F 184 A 60 Pts 160 . ave 2.29 ppg, 73% win rate
Achieved managerial success in his own right with Collier Row's introduction to Senior football, including a run to the semi-finals of the F A Vase in 1987.
Joined forces with Don McGovern to achieve a string of successes with Ford United and Collier Row before taking over at Romford in 1995, securing the Essex Senior League double and then the ICIS League Division Two championship the following season after the merger with Collier Row.
Moved on when McGovern stepped down to concentrate on other business.
Fitness fanatic who never missed an opportunity to take off his shirt in public, particularly after a couple of beers.
Motivational techniques included playing inspirational music really loud in the dressing room.
Hugely popular character with the supporters for his sheer enthusiasm and particular fondness for Romford.
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