Who Izzet?

Brightlingsea Regent have announced that their new manager is Kem Izzet, the former Colchester United midfielder who has been working at East Thurrock United as head coach under manager John Coventry.

Izzet made more than 400 appearances for Colchester, and after leaving the club played for Needham Market in our North Division. In a statement, Regent Chairman Terry Doherty explained:

“We are delighted to welcome Kem to the Regent. He’s a well qualified young coach, who is ambitious and driven which is a perfect fit. He has experience of step three, having played at the level when at Needham Market, therefore he knows what it takes to perform at this level.”

“Kem has good contacts in non-league and the pro game, which will help when it comes to recruitment. I’m excited for the future, looking forward to seeing Kem settle in at the Taydal Stadium and driving the team back up the table.”

Read the club announcement here, and then head here for an interview with the new man himself.

Image courtesy of Brightlingsea Regent FC.