Hythe Town manager Nick Davis names Lex Allan captain after Jack Steventon leaves for Sittingbourne

Lex Allan is the new captain of Hythe Town following Jack Steventon’s departure.

Steventon left Reachfields at the end of last week following an approach from Isthmian South East rivals Sittingbourne.

He’d been made skipper by former boss Sammy Moore and retained the armband under Nick Davis.

But Steventon’s move gave Davis a decision to make and he’s plumped for centre-half Allan.

The new Cannons boss first worked with Allan at Sittingbourne, giving him his debut as a 17-year-old.

Scouts were soon monitoring the 6ft7in defender and he had trials at Millwall, Norwich and Crystal Palace while working under Davis.

They’ve been reunited at Hythe and Allan, now 25, is ready for the extra responsibility that comes with captaincy.

He equalised as the Cannons came from a goal down to beat Herne Bay 2-1 last night, with Bruno Tavares scoring the winner from the penalty spot.

“Lex is our captain now,” confirmed Davis.

“He was delighted when I offered it to him and he’s probably been our best player. He’s been fantastic.

“I’ve known him a long time and he’s grown into a fantastic player. He’s certainly progressed. He’s very consistent, very good in the air and decent on the ball.

“He’s a good all-round centre-half at this level.”

On Steventon’s departure, Davis added: “Sittingbourne put an approach in for him and at the minute they’re in a different place to what we are.

“He thought it was a better fit for him, so good luck to him.”

Steventon’s exit and the unavailability of Stefan Wright and loanee Sam Blackman left Hythe short for their FA Trophy tie against Three Bridges on Saturday, with Davis fielding a number of teenagers.

The Cannons could only name a three-man bench for the first qualifying round tie and lost 2-1, with