Folkestone Invicta boss Andy Drury on appointment of Ben Harding as new assistant manager; Winger Tyler Anderson scores on debut in 3-2 away Isthmian Premier defeat to Potters Bar Town

Boss Andy Drury has explained the appointment of his new assistant manager at Folkestone.

Ben Harding, 40, has replaced Chris Lynch as Drury’s No.2 after his exit last month. The former England C international midfielder had worked alongside Drury at Whitstable.

Drury said: “I think it’s important that you have got a No.2 you know and you’re familiar with.

“I’ve tried starting from scratch before but it doesn’t really work. You need to know the person before you work with them.

"He will be good for the boys, as well.”

Harding counts MK Dons, Aldershot, Wycombe and Northampton among his old clubs, and had an interim spell in charge of Truro City in 2018.

But the Carshalton-born has not been involved in football in recent years due to other commitments.

“I worked with him at Whitstable and we’ve always remained in contact,” said Drury. “He lives 10 minutes from me so, logistics-wise, it made sense.

“He has got good experience and a good knowledge of the game.

“He has played at a good level, which is important. He had just been unable to commit previously but now he has been able to.

“I’m pleased to get Hards on board.”

Drury also has added to his injury-hit Isthmian Premier playing staff, bringing in winger Tyler Anderson from Isthmian South East high-fliers Beckenham, after he had been scouted by Invicta’s manager and head of recruitment Steve Miller.

“I’ve watched him twice and Steve has watched him,” said Drury. “He’s a really good lad.

“He has got something we don’t really have in terms of his raw pace. I wanted another option in the final third.

“We have given him a chance and, hopefully, he can play a part in the rest of the season and we can help him to progress as well.”

Drury is confident Anderson, also formerly