Isthmian Leagues

Ben’s big ambitions for Chats

Ben Coker says he was “blown away” by Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake after agreeing to join the ambitious Isthmian premier promotion chasers.

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 June 2026

OKEY COKEY! Ben Coker has been hugely impressed by his new club Chatham Town
PICTURE: Alamy

Ben Coker says he was “blown away” by Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake after agreeing to join the ambitious Isthmian Premier promotion chasers.
Left-back Coker has enjoyed a long and successful professional career spanning 18 years, serving the likes of Colchester United, Southend United, Stevenage and Barnet.
And on joining from Kent rivals Ebbsfleet United, the 37-year-old knew he had made the right move.
“I’ve been played football professionally nearly 20 years and I’ve never seen a presentation li...

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