Beaconsfield Town appoint new managers who were recently at Slough

They replace the outgoing Gary Meakin who left his role on February 21.

Baker and Underwood arrive at Holloways Park following their departure from Slough Town in November.

In a club statement, Beaconsfield said: “Neil & Jon have a proven track record in management and their experience in the National League is what stood out for us when considering who to entrust with the next steps forward for this club. 

Beaconsfield Town Football Club are pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Baker and Jon Underwood as Joint First Team Managers. Trent Phillips, who spent ten years with Neil and Jon at Slough Town, will also join as Goalkeeping Coach.

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“The directors are extremely proud of the club’s achievements over the past five years, but we are making this appointment to reflect our ambition to sustainably progress to the National League, at the forefront of our minds." 

Beaconsfield Town have parted company with their manager Gary Meakin and his staff.

Gary Meakin had been in charge of the Step 3 side since 2017.

The Rams sit in midtable in the Southern League Premier South.

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The Rams, who currently sit in 12th in the Southern League Premier Division South, have also appointed Trent Phillips as their goalkeeper coach.

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Phillips spent 10 years in Berkshire working with Baker and Underwood at Slough.