McKimm pens new deal

Tonbridge Angels have rewarded manager Steve McKimm a new contract that will keep him out the Ryman Premier title-challengers until at least the end of next season.

With his side heading into Christmas just three points off top spot with games in hand on all their rivals, McKimm is pictured signing his new deal with Angels chairman Steve Churcher at the Longmead Stadium on Sunday.

Churcher told the club's fans that officials were delighted to have secured the services of the former Sutton United assistant manager who succeeded Tommy Warrilow until the end of the 2016-17 campaign.

Churcher said: "I'm very pleased that Steve has put pen-to-paper which means he will be leading the first team for the next 18 months. I know supporters will be very pleased with this news as Steve has brought a vitality to our play that has entertained us and brought more spectators through the gate."

McKimm said: "This is a terrific club where the supporters are fantastic, the volunteers work hard, and the board have backed me 100 per cent. I'm excited at the thought of leading the players, all of whom always give me total effort, for this and next season. Let's see where that takes us!"

In his first season at Longmead after arriving in May 2014, McKimm ended up overseeing a relegation fight with the Kent club eventually finishing just one place above the drop zone. After Saturday's 3-3 draw with Harrow Borough, Angels are handily placed in fourth with a trip to VCD Athletic on Boxing Day next up.

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