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Jerry Gill issues statement after leaving Bath City having spent 7 years with the club

Jerry Gill issues a statement after leaving Bath City having spent 7 years with the club, and what and achievement that is.

The 54 year old leaves the Romans after just over seven years in charge with his last game a 3-2 defeat against Southern Premier South outfit Chertsey Town in the FA Trophy, this left them seven without a win and five successive defeats.

Overall however throughout Gill’s time in charge, he oversaw 336 games in charge with a win percentage of 43% and was the longest-serving post-war manager in the National League South club’s history.

STATEMENT:

It has been an absolute privilege to manage Bath City Football Club for the past seven years. With 5 years as a player and 7 as manager, the football club has been a huge part of my life. I hope everyone at the club has seen my loyalty throughout my time. I rejected two opportunities to move up the pyramid but I was always fully committed to the project at Bath City. I am super proud of all the achievements in those seven years as manager:

• Managing a total of 335 games with a win percentage of 44%
• Reaching the NLS Play-offs on three separate occasions
• Selling nine players in total transfer fees of over 100k
• Increased attendances from 600 to 1,400
• Winning the Somerset Premier Cup
• Numerous loans now playing in the Premier League or EFL
• Implementing a training ground environment with excelling MDT departments
• Introducing a “Bath City Way” philosophy.

I also want to say a special mention to Paul Williams who has not only been my go-to football chairman consistently everyday but also a very good friend of mine, always there to listen and advise if needed. I want to mention Quentin Edwards as well, as he was always there to assist with getting deals over the line no matter what.

My thanks go to my loyal management team: Jim, Lee Williams, Az, Si, Jon and Sar and recently Lee Kendall, who have worked tirelessly and supported me throughout. The media team, who are the best in the league, Matt, Dave and Mark are genuine guys who have always been there and work so hard behind the scenes. There are too many staff and volunteers at the stadium to mention but I want to thank every single one of them for their hard work.

Of course, I want to thank all the supporters. It is your club and I always gave all I had for it. I hope I gave you some good memories along the way, you are all very much appreciated. Please continue to get behind the staff and players going forward as you make the difference.

Lastly, to all the players I have worked with during my time: you have excited me, energised me and made me proud to lead this club. Thanks for all your efforts and commitment; being a part time non-league player is challenging and it takes lots of sacrifices and dedication to be able to perform at your best. Thanks for all you gave me and the club.

I want to wish everyone at the football club nothing but the very best going forward, Twerton Park will always have a special place in my heart that I proudly call home.

Once a Roman always a Roman.

Fans reacted as Jerry Gill issues a statement after leaving Bath City having spent 7 years with the club…

@ChrisLeadbeater: Really wanted this to click for you this season Jer. Always a gent and a man of honour, even in the face of some pretty vile criticism from the sidelines. I’ll watch the next step for both you and the club with interest.

@NUTSY10: A very classy statement from a classy guy. All the best

@Lescud9: Class act.

@SheridanRobins: Gent 🤍

@M_Woff16: I hope the club have got this one right. Time will be the judge. All the very best @JerryGill_2 and thankyou ⚫️⚪️

@MattWHF: On a personal level, want to thank @JerryGill_2 for all of the time he dedicated to me and our media team, and for being a great collaborator since I joined the club. Will always be hugely appreciated.

Bath City said in a statement – After lengthy discussions over the weekend, Bath City FC and Jerry Gill have mutually agreed to part company with immediate effect.

On behalf of the BCFC Board, Chair Nick Blofeld said; “The club would like to put on record our gratitude to Jerry for his hard work over the past seven years, which saw us reach the play offs three times and win the Somerset Premier Cup. We wish him all the best for his future endeavours”

Jerry said: “It has been an absolute privilege to manage Bath City Football Club for the past seven years. It has been a huge part of my life and I am grateful to Nick and the board for giving me the opportunity. I hope everyone at the club has seen my loyalty throughout my time I have always been fully committed to the project at Bath City.“

Goalkeeping coach Lee Kendall and the senior players will take charge of the team in the short-term, including for tomorrow’s match against Maidstone. The recruitment process for a new manager will begin immediately.

Blofeld said; “We’re grateful that Lee Kendall has agreed to take the team for the next few weeks. We are now focussed on the recruitment process and will be updating the supporters in the near future on this. In the meantime, we hope that fans will come along tomorrow, to show their support and get behind the team.”

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