Tilson steps up for Swifts

Heybridge Swifts have today announced that their replacement for Julian Dicks is his Assistant, Steve Tilson. In a short social media statement, they explained:

'Heybridge Swifts FC are delighted to have appointed former Southend United man Steve Tilson to the role of first team manager with immediate effect, stepping up from assistant after Julian Dicks' resignation. Steve will be assisted by former Southend player Alan McCormack.'

Steve has only been with the club since the summer.

He became a Southend United legend as a player, making almost two hundred and fifty appearances as part of a side which experienced two promotions. He left the Shrimpers to play for Canvey Island, with almost one hundred and fifty appearances there, before leaving to work full time in coaching roles at Roots Hall. These eventually led to him being appointed manager, and he led the club to two promotions and was in charge for seven years.

He also managed Lincoln City and, of course, had a spell in charge of Canvey. Whilst a player, and prior to his Southend days, he turned out for Witham Town and Basildon United.

Image: Alan Edmonds.

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