Manager of the Month 26/27
Congratulations to the winners of our SCEFL Manager of the Month for Season 2026/27
OCTOBER 2026
Premier Division
JAKE GOODMAN – Phoenix Sports
First Division
ANDY CRUSH – Hythe Town
JAKE GOODMAN – PHOENIX SPORTS
Five games, five wins and an incredible 25 goals scored! October was a month to remember for Jake Goodman, who claims our Premier Division Manager of the Month award.
Phoenix Sports enjoyed a perfect October across three competitions, with Goodman guiding his side to five successive victories, four of them away from home.
In the Premier Division, Phoenix recorded impressive 5-1 victories over both Tunbridge Wells and Corinthian, helping them climb to third place in the table.
Their excellent form extended into the FA Vase, with a 4-2 victory over Penn & Tylers Green followed by a thumping 6-1 success against Faversham Strike Force.
There was also progress in the Kent Senior Trophy, courtesy of another emphatic 5-1 win against Rusthall.
With 25 goals scored, a 100% winning record and progress in both cup competitions, Goodman and his Phoenix side could hardly have asked for a better October.
ANDY CRUSH – HYTHE TOWN
Another month, another award for Andy Crush, who claims his second SCEFL First Division Manager of the Month honour of the season following an outstanding October with Hythe Town.
Having already collected the August award, Crush has continued to impress, guiding his side through October unbeaten with four wins and a draw from five matches across three competitions.
In the First Division, Hythe shared the points in a 2-2 draw with Staplehurst Monarchs before producing a sensational attacking display to defeat Lordswood 7-3.
However, it is in the FA Vase where Hythe have really caught the eye.
A convincing 5-2 victory over Worthing United was followed by a superb 2-0 win against Premier Division SE Dons, keeping Hythe’s Vase adventure alive and flying the flag for Step 6 football.
There was further cup success in the Kent Senior Trophy, where a thrilling 3-2 victory over Chislehurst Glebe secured more progress against higher-level opposition.
With 19 goals scored, an unbeaten month and progress in two cup competitions, Crush has once again demonstrated why Hythe are enjoying such an impressive campaign.
Congratulations to Andy Crush – our SCEFL First Division Manager of the Month for October, and his second award of the season!
Awards are on the way guys!
SEPTEMBER 2026
Premier Division
AJAY ASHANIKE – Fisher
First Division
CALLUM O’SHEA – Lordswood
The first SCEFL Manager of the Month awards of the 2026/27 season have been decided, with Fisher boss Ajay Ashanike and Lordswood manager Callum O’Shea taking the September honours.
Six games, six wins and 23 goals scored. September could hardly have gone any better for Fisher boss Ajay Ashanike, who is our Premier Division Manager of the Month!
Fisher have led the Premier Division table throughout September, producing a perfect record in a month packed with goals, drama and some impressive victories.
The Fish began with away wins at Sutton Athletic (2-1) and SE Dons (3-1), either side of an entertaining 4-3 home success against Faversham Strike Force.
A further 3-1 victory at Erith & Belvedere maintained their winning run before Fisher really turned on the style, beating Petts Wood & Holmesdale 6-3 and edging a nine-goal thriller against Bearsted 5-4 to complete a flawless month.
With 18 points from 18 available, 23 goals scored and their position at the summit maintained, Ashanike’s side have set a formidable pace in the Premier Division.
Four games, four wins and 17 goals scored. It’s been a sensational September for Callum O’Shea, who takes our First Division Manager of the Month award!
Lordswood enjoyed a perfect month, beginning with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Lewisham Borough before producing two emphatic home performances.
A 6-0 demolition of Lydd Town was followed by an even bigger 7-1 victory over Welling Town, as O’Shea’s side demonstrated their attacking firepower.
They rounded off September in style with a 3-0 victory over Premier Division side Bearsted in the SCEFL Challenge Cup, securing their place in the next round.
With three league wins from three, 14 league goals scored and cup progress secured, O’Shea has every reason to be delighted with his side’s September performances.
Congratulations to AJ and Callum!
AUGUST 2026
Premier Division
TONY RUSSELL – AFC Greenwich Borough
First Division
ANDY CRUSH – Hythe Town
The first SCEFL Manager of the Month awards of the 2026/27 season have been decided, with AFC Greenwich Borough boss Tony Russell and Hythe Town manager Andy Crush taking the August honours.
Both managers have made impressive starts to the new campaign, with Russell guiding newly-promoted Greenwich Borough to the top of the Premier Division and Crush overseeing a perfect opening month for Hythe in the First Division.
PREMIER DIVISION
TONY RUSSELL – AFC GREENWICH BOROUGH
Life at Step 5 could hardly have started much better for Tony Russell and AFC Greenwich Borough.
The newly-promoted side went through August unbeaten in the Premier Division, collecting three wins and a draw from their opening four league matches.
Victories against Erith & Belvedere, Faversham Strike Force and Petts Wood & Holmesdale were accompanied by a draw away at Beckenham Town, helping Borough establish themselves at the top of the early-season table.
Their impressive start has not been restricted to league action either.
Russell’s side also enjoyed an excellent August in the Emirates FA Cup, winning away at Broadbridge Heath and Cray Valley PM. Their cup adventure has since continued into September with a superb victory at Sittingbourne. Additionally Greenwich Borough were 3-1 victors against Sheerwater in the first stage of the the FA Vase.
Top of the Premier Division and still going strong in the FA Cup – it has been quite an introduction to Step 5 for Russell and his side.
Congratulations to Tony Russell – our SCEFL Premier Division Manager of the Month for August.
FIRST DIVISION
ANDY CRUSH – HYTHE TOWN
There was no separating Hythe Town from a 100 per cent record during August – despite Andy Crush’s side not having the luxury of a single home league fixture.
Hythe played three First Division matches during the month and won all three, with every victory coming on the road.
Their campaign began with victory at Halls before further away wins against Bridon Ropes and Lydd Town completed a flawless month.
Crush is another manager new to the SCEFL this season and has wasted little time making his mark following Hythe’s arrival in the First Division.
Three games. Three away trips. Three wins.
Congratulations to Andy Crush – our SCEFL First Division Manager of the Month for August.
CONGRATULATIONS!
A fantastic start to the 2026/27 season for both of our first award winners.
Congratulations to Tony and Andy!