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Reward for promotion hunting boss

12 Apr 2017 By David Watters

Ryman Premier promotion-chasers Havant & Waterlooville have rewarded manager Lee Bradbury with a new two-year deal to lead the Hawks into next season.

The second placed Hawks - bidding to regain the National League South status they lost last season - offered the ex-AFC Bournemouth boss, pictured, a new deal on Wednesday with his side locked in a titanic two-way battle for the title and automatic promotion with south coast neighbours Bognor Regis Town.

Former Pompey striker Bradbury, 41, told the club's fans he was delighted with the extension to his deal ahead of his title-chasing side's trip to Canvey Island on Good Friday before they host The Rocks in Easter Monday's big game in the Ryman Premier at Westleigh Park.

Bradbury, who took the helm four years ago, said: "I am very happy to have signed a new two year contract to remain at Havant & Waterlooville Football Club. This is a great honor for me and I look forward to continuing to work with everyone here as we all strive to push the club forward. Havant & Waterlooville are a great football club and I am very proud to be part of them."

As a player, Bradbury commanded total transfer fees of over £5 million at the likes of Portsmouth, Manchester City and Crystal Palace.

Image courtesy of havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk

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