Clacton Town FC has appointed Kevin Battersby as the new First Team Coach for the 2026/27 season, marking the latest change for the club as it moves into a new era under leadership. The appointment follows a successful campaign for Battersby, who recently led the Brantham Athletic Under 23 side to a treble, securing the Thurlow Nunn U23s league title, the Chell Trophy, and the Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup.
Battersby officially joined the club after resigning from his position at Brantham Athletic FC on 17 May 2026, where he noted he was looking for a new challenge in football. He steps into the role at Clacton Town FC following the departure of former manager Kieron Shelley, whose tenure concluded on 18 April 2026.
The club is currently undergoing significant changes, including reverting to its historic name of Clacton Town Football Club, effective from the start of the upcoming season. Newly appointed Chairman Jon Willis is leading this transition, supported by a newly formed Board of Directors. The team enters the new season looking to improve on an 11th-place finish in the Eastern Counties League Division One North recorded during the 2025-26 season.
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