Welling United appoint a new manager in Danny Bloor, leaving their fans pleased with Warren Feeney’s incoming successor.
Bloor wastes no time in moving on from being axed by Eastbourne Borough, where he guided them to 8th and three points behind the National League South playoff places.
Welling meanwhile finished in 16th place, with 58 points from 46 games, 10 points above the drop zone.
🤝 Welling United are delighted to welcome Danny Bloor as the Wings’ new first-team Manager.
— Welling United FC (@wellingunited) June 13, 2023
CLUB STATEMENT:
Welling United are delighted to welcome Danny Bloor as the Wings’ new first-team Manager.
The 53-year-old arrives at Park View Road with a wealth of experience having spent the last three-and-a-half years with fellow Vanarama National League South outfit Eastbourne Borough, leading them to safety in his first half-season in charge in 2020, before securing third, sixth and eighth-place finishes in the seasons that followed before his departure last week.
Following a recruitment process which saw a number of candidates interviewed, Bloor was the stand-out and he now becomes the Wings’ boss to lead the club into the 2023/24 campaign.
Speaking after putting pen to paper, Bloor said: “I’m absolutely delighted. I’m delighted to be here and I’m already looking forward to that first pre-season friendly.
“The thing I can emphasise is that players have to run, they have to work, they have to be proud to wear the shirt and that won’t be any different here at Welling United.
“I want the people of Welling to come and get behind us. I can’t guarantee we’ll win every game, that’s a fact in football, but I can guarantee they will have a side that will work hard and give everything for the cause.”
Prior to being in the hot seat at Eastbourne, Bloor spent time as Assistant Manager at Priory Lane.
His earlier career saw him manage Worthing between 2007-2011, before taking over Eastbourne Town for two years until 2013.
A spell as assistant boss at Lewes followed, before he joined Eastbourne Borough.
Bloor’s management team is set to be finalised in the coming days and will be confirmed in due course.
Danny Bloor recently expressed how disappointed he was to be got rid of by Eastbourne Borough’s new manager – having guided the club to a one place outside the playoffs.
This led to Danny Bloor saying, as per Sussex Express: “During an eagerly awaited meeting this evening (Monday) with Eastbourne Borough FC’s new owner Simon Leslie, I was informed that I would no longer be required at the club in my current capacity as the club has decided to look in a new direction.
“It goes without saying, that this is a decision that I am bitterly disappointed with given the significant successes both on and off the field that I have been privileged to have been involved with.
“On the field within my four-year tenure, and with challenging competitive resources, my management team of Ben Austin, Nick Arnold, Darren Teague, Teddy Bloor, Dean Lightwood, Chris Dumbrell, Lewis Robinson, Dan Ford, Damian Karchinski and Ray Tuppen and I have generated some fantastic achievements, consistently punching above our weight in the league table, producing play-off campaigns and of course the famous FA Cup game whereby we played Blackpool in the 1st Round Proper.
“However, despite this, the most rewarding aspect for me, has been playing a part in reconnecting the club with the community and watching the crowds increase year on year at Priory Lane.
“With the above in mind, and given the energy & passion we have always demonstrated for the club, we are naturally devastated that our part has come to an end.
“I would like to personally thank all of the wonderful volunteers, committee members and of course EBFC fans for their support to me during the past four years, we have had some great memories.
“It is my wish that these memories only get greater for everyone involved with the club and with that in mind I wish Simon Leslie all the best in the future looking after this special club.
“Thank you to everyone who has made the last four years so enjoyable. ‘Up the Boro’.”
Welling appoint Danny Bloor as new manager leaving fans pleased with Warren Feeney’s successor…
@Damo_RCW: Welcome & good luck Danny 💪
@StephenYoung42: Fantastic appointment. All the best Danny! #COYW
@Alexs1056: Can really get behind this. Already has some passion for the club
@tomd0312: Decent appointment that
@Alexs1056: Playoff push incoming
@Spillsy1: A proper manager, a proper good man. Well done to all concerned. It feels like we’ve got our club back. #WeareWings
@_jakewright_05: YESSSS great job guys!! Cannot wait for this season now. Positivity only come on you wings!
@cdwallis: Its a great appointment, one that will hopefully bring the fans and the club together. The start of a new era. COYW!
@NJONES1969: Welcome to Welling Danny, looking forward to meeting you soon
@DavidHomer3: Hopefully an appointment that can bring everyone together again. Comes across well in the video. Welcome to Welling!
@mhooper948: A brilliant appointment. Welcome Danny. Now let’s get some players in!
@Matt_Samuels0: Welcome to Welling! ❤️🫡
@Rotorque: Welcome to the Wings Danny
@hazza856: Get in what a manager.
@boroeagle: Youve got yourself a top gaffer!!!!
@grahamkeen: Great appointment 👌🏽
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