By Andy Simpson

UNVEILED: New 1874 Northwich boss Damian Crossley and Steve Cunningham, inset

ASK Damian Crossley what he’s learned as a righthand man, experiences that put him on the path to managing 1874 Northwich, and he answers clearly.
He was in the dugout alongside Steve Cunningham when Buxton were promoted as champions to the National League North in 2022, and was part of Jody Banim’s coaching staff when Ashton United made the same step up four years earlier.
Cunningham even called Crossley’s new employers to endorse his old assistant when a vacancy for manager was advertised la...