Craig Coles intends to draw upon previous experience as he helps Whitstable boss Marcel Nimani build a squad strong enough to compete for honours.
Coles and Nimani were part of the coaching staff at Sheppey which claimed a unique quadruple in the 2021/22 season. Now at Whitstable - where Coles is No.2 - they’re plotting to build on a strong finish after ending fifth in the Southern Counties East Premier Division.
Although they have kept hold of their first-choice back five and young right-back Ed May, Coles didn’t rule out further defensive additions this summer.
He said: “If we’re able to get other players in to boost the squad, obviously, we’ll try and do that. “The biggest thing for us is we want to get promoted this season and, ultimately, you need a squad to do that. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to have 10 or 11 very, very good first-team players.