Yes, you read the headline correctly, Basildon United have sacked their new boss after his first match in charge.
Glen Kendall was only appointed six days ago, replacing John Sussex who resigned with the club sitting 19th in the BetVictor Isthmian North Division table.
@official_bufc are to happy announce @GlenKendall11 as New Head Coach who will take over with immediate affect. ?? pic.twitter.com/CqRjsRawZw
— Basildon United FC (@official_bufc) November 6, 2019
But vice-chairman Lee Connor confirmed he has been sacked after a single match in charge of the side following Saturday’s 6-1 thrashing at home to Hornchurch in the FA Trophy.
Glen Kendall has been relieved of his duties after one match in charge of Basildon United @official_bufc https://t.co/4AYK33D7jQ
— Danny Rust (@Danny_Rust10) November 10, 2019
Connor said: “We have had second thoughts and feel decisions were made far too quickly on the appointment of Glen Kendall and his management team.
“Therefore, Glen and his team have been relieved of their duties and the club will not be making any rash decisions for the time being.
“I will be stepping up as interim manager until a permanent appointment is made.”
We all make mistakes in life, hold my hands up on this one. What a club, laughing stock I’ve heard them all. It’s about taking stock & making sure we don’t make the same mistake again. I am young, enthusiast & love football. @official_bufc is my passion & I will help to grow
— Lee Connor (@LeeConnor63) November 10, 2019
Proper shit chairman ?, if you had seen the club 4/5 years ago it was on its knees. I wouldn’t say a couple of terrible decisions can put me in the category of Mr Tamplin.
— Lee Connor (@LeeConnor63) November 10, 2019
Lee you have taken this club from bottom of @EssexSenior to @FWPIsthmianOneN. We all make mistakes but be proud of what you have done. ❤️
— Gants Hill FC (@GantsHillFC) November 10, 2019
Kendall is a former footballer who has played overseas in Poland and Thailand as a semi-professional.
He started his managerial career in 2014, also in Thailand, before heading to England and managing Leyton Athletic in the Essex Senior League as well as having a stint at Clapton followed by an assistant manager role at Newbury Forest.
Basildon United got rid of three managers last season before John Sussex in March, where they went on to finish 17th for the 18/19 season, though the current campaign they are one place above the drop and after managing to beat Chesham to advance in the FA Trophy, he resigned despite being asked to carry on by the club.
(Featured photo for the article by travellingfan)
Fans took to Twitter to give their reaction, some called Basildon United a circus club, others agreed it was the right decision to sack their manager after one game – see what they wrote on the next page.
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