New Tonbridge Angels manager Alan Dunne outlines his plans for the club after beating Cray Valley 5-0 in FA Cup replay

New manager Alan Dunne intends to make Tonbridge as professional as possible as he settles into life at Longmead.

Dunne picked up his first win since succeeding Craig Nelson as Angels thrashed Cray Valley 5-0 in an FA Cup third qualifying round replay on Tuesday night.

An own goal set them on their way and Jordan Higgs made it two before an Eddie Simon double, including a penalty, secured a four-goal lead at the break.

Brody Peart added the fifth as Tonbridge set up a final qualifying round tie at home to Chatham on October 11.

After a goalless draw in the first meeting, it was the perfect way for Dunne to introduce himself to the home fans.

The former Millwall captain, who played almost 400 games for the Lions, has taken on his first manager’s job.

But he can draw on a hugely successful four-year spell as assistant boss at Bromley to help him find his way.

His time there included FA Trophy glory and promotion to the Football League as an unfancied side.

Tonbridge have different ambitions, with National League South survival the immediate priority, but Dunne sees similarities between the two clubs.

It was a point he made when he met the squad he inherited from Nelson.

“We were never one of the big clubs, with the big money, in that league, but we achieved success,” said Dunne.

“I used to look for fine margins and I said what I’ve got to do with you boys is try and find those fine margins and percentages in us.

“Whether that’s getting us in early for a pre-match or doing a little video, I’ve got to try and find that.

“And I think they’ve bought into that bit of what me and Larry (McAvoy, No.2) want to bring in.

“We want to improve it and make it more professional.

“Just because you are non-league, you don’t have to act