22/03/2026
I want to take a moment to say a huge thank you!
Over the past few weeks, your support and encouragement has genuinely meant a lot to me. Iβve loved working with so many different people, helping players grow as both footballers and individuals, and bringing opportunities into schools and the wider community.
Iβm really proud to have led three major community projects at Newtown Football Club. From relaunching sessions in schools during the 150th celebrations, to Newtown Christmas Together, where we brought people of all ages together and welcomed 96 players to a free camp, to Side by Side Stronger Together, focusing on mental health and wellbeing. Each one meant something different, and I truly believe they made a positive impact.
Side by Side Stronger Together was particularly important to me. I hadnβt foreseen how unwell I would become during that period, and I wasnβt able to deliver the project to the extent I had hoped, which is something that really pains me. That said, I am proud of what we did achieve and I hope it continues to encourage people to have conversations that truly matter.
These experiences have challenged me, shaped me and reminded me exactly why I do what I do.
With that being said, Iβve made the decision to step away from my role at Newtown. I feel that now is the right time for me to take a step back, and I leave wishing every single person connected to the club nothing but the very best moving forward. I leave proud, grateful and thankful for every player, parent, supporter and colleague Iβve had the chance to work with.
A big thank you as well to everyone who supported FC Gold Mornings. Having 30 young players turn up, enjoy themselves and grow in confidence is something I take a lot of pride in.
For me, coaching has always been about more than football. Itβs about leadership, encouragement and helping people believe in themselves, and thatβs something I will always stand by.
This is a turning point for me. Iβll be taking some time to reflect and look ahead to whatβs next. I may be back briefly in May and will decide then what comes next in terms of sessions.
Thank you again for everything. Please keep supporting one another and never underestimate how powerful it is to tell someone you believe in them.
All the best,
Fin