Hill boss departs- and Captain Taylor takes over

Burgess Hill Town last night announced that manager Matt Longhurst, who had only been in charge since the middle of last month, was departing due to 'an unexpected change in his working commitments.'

Matt, who had previously been coaching at Pitching In Isthmian Premier side Billericay Town, was in charge at Hill's South East rivals Ramsgate until resigning last April. He left the Rams after two and a half years in charge, departing with them occupying the final play off spot.

He was previously in charge at East Grinstead Town, steering the Wasps to the highest position in their history during his four years in charge. He also spent a brief spell as Assistant boss at Hastings United.

A club statement explains:

'Due to an unexpected change in Matt Longhurst’s working commitments, resulting in him having to change the location of his work, he has reluctantly resigned from his role as Burgess Hill Town FC first team manager with immediate effect. The club and Matt tried to find a solution that might have worked given Matt’s logistical change in circumstances however, one could not be found that suited Matt or the Football Club, and the club therefore have accepted Matt’s resignation. We wish Matt and his young family well for the future and thank Matt for all he did for the club in his short time as manager.'

Hill have quickly appointed captain Lewis Taylor as player/manager, and he has appointed Dean Sammut as his Assistant.

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