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Gavin Cowan reckons that whoever inherits his job at Brackley will be the luckiest manager in the world.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 February 2026

By Chris Dunlavy

DREAM JOB: Gavin Cowan

GAVIN Cowan reckons that whoever inherits his job at Brackley will be the luckiest manager in the world.
The 44-year-old was poached by League Two side Shrewsbury a fortnight ago after three years of unprecedented success at St James Park.
Cowan ended seven successive seasons of play-off heartbreak to win the National North title last term.
He then defied pre-season relegation odds to guide the Saints into mid-table, despite being one of only two part-time sides in the National League.
“It’s been a brilliant three years,” said Cowan, who has been ...

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