Boss Mitch Brundle has hailed a new face who joined him in Dover’s dugout as “a massive figure” in his life. Brundle, presently without an assistant, was supported by south London scout Errol Johnson for their 2-2 comeback home National League South draw against well-fancied Torquay last Saturday.
Johnson’s an Arsenal talent scout and also presently works with the Mad About Football Academy - which has helped support Liverpool defender Joe Gomez among other players who went on to play professionally.
Asked where he was with appointing a new No.2, Brundle, who turned out for Braintree, Dagenham & Redbridge and Gateshead in his playing days, replied: “Nowhere at the minute. “It’s not a rushed process.
Errol Johnson was with me on Saturday. “I’ve known him since I was 13. He’s been a massive figure in some of the players recruited but, also, he recruits players for the Premier League and stuff like that. “He has a massive understanding of football.