Crawley Green announce managerial exit as Caddington appoint Esposito

Crawley Green have announced that first team manager Craig Meyrick and assistant manager Dan Norris have notified the club of their decision to step down from their roles with immediate effect.

Following a season in which the club were relegated to SSML Division One, finishing bottom of the table, the pair have now opted to move on, as a club statement said: “Everyone at the club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to both Craig and Dan for all of their hard work, commitment and efforts during their time in charge.

“They have made great strides with your younger development players, helping to bring through and integrate a number of talented individuals into the first team set-up. We thank Craig and Dan for their contributions to the club and wish them both every success in the future, both in football and beyond.”

The pair aren’t the only departures from Green either, with coaching duo Bart Pedrycz and Tony Gold also moving on, as a statement added: “Crawley Green would like to place on record our sincere thanks to our support coaches Bart and Tony, who have decided to step down from their roles with immediate effect.

“Bart and Tony have been outstanding throughout their time with the club, giving their time, energy and commitment week in, week out. Their passion for the team and willingness to support in any way possible has been invaluable. They have played a key part in creating a positive environment and in helping drive standards both on and off the pitch.”

With Crawley Green dropping into Division One next season, they have found out who their opponents will be for the upcoming campaign, with the teams allocated last week. Currently, Green will face Ampthill Town, Buckingham, Burton Park Wanderers, Cranfield United, Eaton Socon, Huntingdon Town, Irchester United, Langford, Leighton Town Reserves, Letchworth Garden City Eagles, Long Buckby, New Bradwell St Peter, Rothwell Corinthians, Royston Town, Rushden & Higham United, Stotfold, Wellingborough Whitworth and Woodford United.

» Caddington FC have announced that Dom Esposito will be their new first team manager.

With previous boss Chris Golding going to Barton Rovers as assistant last week, a statement from the club said: “Dom steps up from a coaching role to take the position and will work alongside Evan Tracey for the 2026/27 season. The coaching team will be announced in due course.”

Meanwhile, there has also been a change to the backroom staff, as the statement added: “We're pleased to announce Ryan Smith as our new first team coach stepping up from managing our reserves side last season. A top goalscorer throughout his career, Smithy brings a wealth of experience to the coaching team.

Caddington held their end of seasons awards last week too, with Manager’s Players of the Season going to Hayden Scantlebury and Kadeem Maddix, while Players’ Player of the Season was Thomas Chenery. David Jachnik was voted as Supporters Player of the Season, as Chairman’s Player of the Season went to Benjamin Renwick. Chenery had his second award of the night when collecting the top goalscorer prize, as Tony and Heather Hibbitt won the Whiting Archer award that highlights contributions to the club.

Caddington have also announced their Ladies team will be embarking on their maiden season in adult football next term. The club are on the look-out for new players to join the squad and for more information, contact Scott Wilson on 07397 161852.