Non-League Paper

GOODMAN’S GIG

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 October 2025

FORMER Millwall and AFC Wimbledon defender Jake Goodman has been named as the permanent player-manager of Southern Counties East Premier side Phoenix Sports.
Goodman, 32, took over on a caretaker basis following last month’s departure of Darren Anslow after nearly a year in charge.
“I want to say how privileged I feel to have been trusted with this opportunity and I’ll be giving everything I can both on and off the pitch,” he said.
“The message to the players is clear: keep working hard, keep improving, and keep believing. We’ve shown what w...

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