Erith & Belvedere Appoint Gary Alexander as Interim First Team Manager

Erith & Belvedere have confirmed the appointment of Gary Alexander as Interim First Team Manager, with the former professional striker taking charge until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Alexander arrives at Park View Road with a strong pedigree, both as a player and a manager. He enjoyed a distinguished 20-year professional playing career before moving into management, where he has already made a notable impact at step non-league level.

His managerial CV includes a SCEFL title success with Greenwich Borough, along with play-off finishes in the Isthmian South Division with both Greenwich Borough and Ashford United — experience that will be vital as the Deres look to finish the season strongly.

Alexander will be supported by the club’s existing coaching staff, with Craig Boyle, Peter Springett and recent addition Grant Basey all remaining in place to provide continuity and stability behind the scenes.

With 12 league matches remaining, Erith & Belvedere will be hoping the new appointment can provide a lift as they look to close the gap on the Premier Division’s play-off places.

The appointment follows the club’s decision earlier this week to part company with Sam Groombridge after 25 games in charge, a move agreed mutually with chairman Paul Springett following Saturday’s 4–1 home defeat to Punjab United.

Speaking at the time, Springett described the decision as a difficult one both professionally and personally, paying tribute to Groombridge’s commitment and conduct during his spell in charge.

Groombridge leaves the club having overseen 25 matches in all competitions, with 11 wins, three draws and 11 defeats, and with the club currently sitting six points outside the top five in the SCEFL Premier Division.

Erith & Belvedere placed on record their thanks to Groombridge for his efforts and wished him well for the future, before turning their focus firmly towards the remainder of the campaign under new leadership.