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Anton Ferdinand has found his buzz again at National League newcomers Hornchurch

Anton Ferdinand admits joining the coaching staff at Hornchurch has given him new ‘buzz and purpose’ after linking up with old friend Daryl McMahon’s National League newcomers.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 August 2026

By Matthew Nash
Anton Ferdinand admits joining the coaching staff at Hornchurch has given him new ‘buzz and purpose’ after linking up with old friend Daryl McMahon’s National League newcomers.

The former West Ham defender played with Urchins boss McMahon at the Hammers as a youngster but has not followed his former teammate into coaching or management until now.
The 41-year-old recently became first-team coach at Bridge Avenue, two months after the club secured a first ever promotion to the top tier of Non-League by beating Torquay in a dramatic playoff final.
They have since turned full-ti...

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