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Yeovil confirm appointment of Chesterfield assistant Danny Webb in his first managerial role

Yeovil confirm the appointment of Chesterfield assistant Danny Webb in what will be his first managerial role of his career.

The 42 year old, a former player with a brief stint at Yeovil, signs on contract until summer 2027, and brings extensive coaching experience.

He will take charge next week for Yeovil’s match against Tamworth, with Richard Dryden leading the team this weekend.

Chesterfield confirmed Webb’s departure, expressing gratitude for his four-and-a-half-year contribution and wishing him success in his new role.

YEOVIL STATEMENT:

Yeovil Town Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Danny Webb as our new First Team Manager.

At 42, Danny brings a wealth of experience from youth development to senior management. As a player, he had a professional career that included spells at several clubs, including a brief period with Yeovil Town, giving him a personal connection to the club he now leads.

Danny began his coaching career with Leyton Orient, progressing through their youth ranks to guide the U16s to a national cup triumph and the U18s to an unbeaten Merit League Two title. He later stepped into the senior set-up and played a key role in Orient’s return to the Football League as National League champions in 2018/19, as well as reaching the FA Trophy Final at Wembley.

In 2021, Danny joined Chesterfield as Assistant Manager, where he was a key figure in their resurgence. He helped guide the Spireites to three consecutive National League play-off campaigns, celebrated promotion as National League champions in 2023/24 under Paul Cook, and most recently contributed to a League Two play-off campaign in Chesterfield’s first season back in the EFL.

Danny takes charge at Huish Park, and we are excited to see him lead our club into an exciting new chapter of ambition and growth. He has signed a deal running until summer 2027.

Richard Dryden will lead the team this weekend, with Danny Webb taking the reins next week ahead of our trip to Tamworth.

CHESTERFIELD STATEMENT:

Danny Webb has today been named as the new head coach of Yeovil Town after leaving his role as Chesterfield’s assistant-manager.

Everyone involved with the Spireites would like to thank Danny for his valued contribution over the last four-and-a-half years and wish him all the very best for the future.

Following the news announced earlier today that assistant-manager Danny Webb has left the club after four-and-a-half remarkable years to take up the role of manager at Yeovil Town, chairman Ashley Kirk has paid the following tribute:

“On behalf of everyone at Chesterfield, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Danny for everything he has given to this club. Over the past four-and-a-half years we have shared many fabulous times, both on and off the pitch—three play-offs, a memorable Wembley final, and, of course, a National League championship.

“Danny has always carried himself with the utmost professionalism and has been an outstanding ambassador for Chesterfield FC. He will be missed by the players, the manager, the coaching staff, and our supporters.

“For me personally, Danny is more than a colleague – he’s a friend. I’ll certainly miss the occasional Thursday beer, but I’m sure we’ll share a pint again soon. Good luck, Danny. Don’t be a stranger; you’ll always be welcome at our club.”

The club thanks Danny Webb for his invaluable contribution and wishes him every success in his new role.

Danny Webb said: “Hello, Spirites. Whether you know or don’t know, I was accepted to the job down at Yeovil Town Football Club, which I’m extremely excited about. But I leave with a tinged sadness.

“I’ve had five and a half wonderful seasons here. You’ve welcomed me into your town with open arms, which I’ll never forget. And we’ve had some cracking times.

“So I will never forget me time at Chesterfield Football Club. May our paths cross again. Now go and get yourselves in League One. Good luck, everyone.”

First-team coach Gary Roberts said: “Ever since I walked through the door, he has been spot on with me.

“He has been absolutely top drawer and I will miss him as a person and as someone who you lean on as a fellow coach.

“He is a great character. We have been through a lot together and they are good memories to have.

“Danny has thought it is the time to go on and have a go himself and we are right behind him. Good luck to him. We hope it goes really well for him.”

Here’s how fans reacted as Yeovil confirm the appointment of Chesterfield assistant Danny Webb in his first managerial role…

@cfcjb_: Very light statement that

@bronj2000: What an absolutely unbelievable opportunity for him. No one can blame him for this, thoroughly deserved. Good luck Webby, one of the nicest guys in football and destined to achieve. Sure we’ll be keeping an eye on Yeovil’s results!

@Mikeytheglover: Was sceptical at first but from all we are hearing I think this is positive. Get behind him, up the Gloves!

@tricks9: One of the special ones Webby was that come to the club and fall in love with Chesterfield going to be missed good luck Webby go absolutely smash it at yeovil we’re all behind you

@JoeFowkes9: Best of luck, Danny. You deserve a shot as the boss after all these years. Go well 👏

@Wspireite: One of the reasons town are where we are, gonna be a huge miss for the club but hopefully see him here in the future. all the best webb 👏🏼

@JordWinter: Gutted to see him go but happy for him to get this opportunity, proper nice bloke, go well Webby 💙🤍

@CL_908: Welcome back to #YTFC Danny, I think this could be an inspired appointment. Buzzing 💚

@CleaveO: Welcome Danny. Time for everyone at the club to unite behind this man and Achieve by Unity. We as supporters have to back him as do the ownership with new players. Give him everything he needs to make this job a success. #YTFC

@Steveo_brown: Gutted to see him go but all the best he deserves the chance to be no 1, Top man

@MrChares: I don’t think I’ve ever read so much positivity about someone. Sounds like a top guy. Watch his interviews…. Very excited about this. Let’s pack the park like never before

@andy_craig93: Having worked under some great managers in Justin Edinburgh and Paul Cook he knows the NL and exactly what it takes to get out of it. From the terraces to the boardroom – it’s time to back him 👊🏻 #YTFC 🟢⚪️

@EllieY8s: All the best, Danny 💙 Thank you for everything you’ve done for the club! Top man and had time for everyone. A brilliant opportunity that you will no doubt excel in 👏

@RobManley4: Brave appointment – I hope the board backs him and gives him a real chance to be a success. Guaranteed he’ll have support from the stands 🟢⚪️

@Elliscfc88: A huge part of taking us from our absolute lowest to where we see ourselves now. An absolute gent of a man who fully embraced everything about the town. Good luck Danny.

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