Former Coventry City youngster Lee Fowler has a new role at Ilkeston Town.
Fowler, made fourteen appearances for City after coming through the youth team and reserves and had been with former City U23's coach at Nuneaton Town.
When Eaden departed, Fowler was briefly the manager before also leaving the National League North club.
Ilkeston, who were beaten 4-0 at home by Coventry Sphinx last Saturday, have appointed Fowler and their owner and Chairman Alan Hardy told his club's website: “The achievements of the team and the Club to date have been quite remarkable. We are set up for success and it’s paramount that we continue to move forward, primarily in terms of achieving a second successive promotion.
“Lee’s application towards researching the role, current position and areas of focus has been refreshing; he has an incredible zest for coaching and management and seems most obsessed with the idea of taking the Club to the higher echelons of non-league.
“His experience with both Tamworth and Nuneaton Town will be invaluable to our success. Playing a leading role at both, he is well-versed in the tactical and technical aspects of the game, but also in man-management. We have a talented squad and resources at our disposal, and a healthy lead at the top of the table. Maintaining the momentum is key.
“As Lee’s first role in first-team management, Ilkeston Town is the natural progression in his football journey. Underpinned by the excellent coaching staff already in place, I’ve no doubt he will excel in the role and realise the aspirations of Club and supporters alike.”
Fowler will be back in Coventry on Saturday as his first game will away to Coventry United.
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