
John Still has been appointed as head of football at Chelmsford City, following a restructuring at Southend United. Chelmsford City is currently 10th in the National League South and recently parted ways with manager Angelo Harrop.
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Former Peterborough United, Barnet and Luton Town manager John Still has been appointed as head of football by non-league Chelmsford City.
The 75-year-old recently left a similar role at Southend United as part of a major restructure of the National League club.
Chelmsford are 10th in National League South, having recently parted company with manager Angelo Harrop, and cannot reach the play-offs with only one game left to play this season.
"John is a name that commands enormous respect across the game. With decades of experience, multiple promotions, and a proven track record of building successful teams, his appointment represents a major step forward for this football club," said owner/chairman Spencer Gore.
"This is not just a hire - it is a statement of intent. As we continue to build a club that is ready to compete at the next level, strengthening our recruitment structure is critical."
Gore bought a majority stake in the club in 2024 and set a goal of reaching the English Football League but they have not yet been able to take the step up to the top tier of non-league football.
They did, however, reach the second round of this season's FA Cup before losing at home to Weston-super-Mare.
"We are building a football club with real ambition, real structure, and real belief. A club that is not just thinking about the next game, but the next level," Gore added.
"John will play a key role in shaping the future of our squad, identifying talent, and helping us create a team capable of delivering sustained success.
"We are not here to stand still. We are here to build."
John Still is a former manager with experience at clubs like Peterborough United and Barnet, and he has been appointed as head of football at Chelmsford City.
Chelmsford City parted company with manager Angelo Harrop as part of a restructuring effort, as the team cannot reach the play-offs with only one game left in the season.
Chelmsford City is currently in 10th place in the National League South.


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