Vita Risk Solutions Manager of the Month Awards: September 2021

By Ian Townsend

It’s Manager of the Month time again, courtesy of Vita Risk Solutions- and we’ve some rather fine winners!


That’s month two of the season over, and it was filled with excitement from start to end. We honour four of the best, with plaudits going to Mark, Mark, Matt and Steve

Premier Division

We’ve already been to the R&D Advisors UK Stadium twice, with Bishop’s Stortford picking up the Performance and Golden Gloves plaudits- and we might as well just pitch a tent in the car par as we’re off there again! Steve Smith has presided over a fine September for the boys in Blue, and is a deserved winner of our Vita Risk Solutions Manager of the Month Award.

North Division

We’re off to watch some very large container ships sail past, as we visit Canvey Island to honour their boss Mark Bentley. The Gulls had a magnificent September, putting four goals past each of Hashtag United, Coggeshall Town and Brentwood Town whilst climbing the table remorselessly. Perhaps this might be their year? Congratulations go to Mark and his free-scoring Islanders.

South Central Division

We’ve already been to Marlow to honour their fabulous defence, but we’re hanging around to give an award to Mark Bartley, who has masterminded a one hundred percent league record which included not only three September victories but not a single goal conceded. Indeed, Marlow’s first eight games of the campaign in all competitions ended in victory, and a rather remarkable eight clean sheets. Many congratulations on a magnificent September- indeed a magnificent season so far- go to Mark and his team.

South East Division

We’re off to the seaside, where we honour a collection of resurgent Rams. Ramsgate have been incredibly impressive so far this season, and during September racked up seven points, a five-nil win over Sevenoaks Town, and another five-nil win over Sutton Common Rovers in the FA Trophy. Masterminding that success is Matt Longhurst, and Matt will be the recipient of our trophy- greatly deserved.

Vita Risk Solutions came on board as our new sponsors of the Manager of the Month Awards at the start of last season, which came to an end almost as soon as it started. The company offer insurance cover for all risks, and we’re extremely grateful to them for their support.

With over 15 years’ experience in insurance, the aim of Vita Risk Solutions is to provide a comprehensive service to look after all your insurance needs.

They offer a wide range of insurance products:

• Life insurance • Income protection • Personal accident • Personal insurance (health, home, motor etc) • Commercial insurance (All businesses) • Teamwear and workwear

Simply contact them on 01273 980 289, email them on info@itarisksolutions.co.uk, or visit their website www.vitarisksolutions.co.uk and they’ll be delighted to help ensure you get exceptional insurance cover.

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