New Hythe Town boss Nick Davis speaks about his return to management after a much-needed break from the game

Nick Davis is raring to go after returning to management as the new boss of Hythe Town.

Davis has been named as successor to Sammy Moore, who resigned after the opening day of the Isthmian South East season.

It’s his first job since leaving Sittingbourne in January last year and he’s refreshed after a good break from football.

He was approached by Cannons chairman Matt Smith early last week and the time was right to return.

Davis, 42, was assistant manager at Sheppey during Smith’s time as Ites chairman and they know each other well.

“It’s the first time I’ve really had a break from it, which was needed, and now I’m just hungry for it again,” said Davis, whose first game in charge is at Beckenham this Saturday (3pm).

“I was eager to come back and thankfully an opportunity came up that hopefully works for both of us.

“I’ve known Matt for a long time.

“I had a message from him on the Monday or Tuesday, I met him in the the evening and went from there.

“We had a couple of days of discussions and here I am.

“He moved mountains at Sheppey and even in the small time he’s been at Hythe, it’s amazing what he’s done.

“The plans going forward are very exciting and it was a big reason for me to accept the job because Matt Smith’s involved.

“He’s very forward-thinking. He makes things happen and he wants a community club.

“I think the future is in really good hands with Matt. It’s only going to go from strength to strength.”

Davis has taken his first training session and intends to give the squad he’s inherited a chance to impress.

He’ll also be looking to strengthen before the Beckenham game.

“I’ve said to them everyone’s got a blank canvas,” said Davis, who’s also managed Ramsgate and VCD and will be assisted by Damien Hopkins and