Gower captain news

It is with great sadness and immense pride that i write this email.

After nearly 3.5 years of managing and playing for the mighty Gower FC, and having considered stepping down from the position for the past 18 months, i have finally decided to call it a day.

It has been one of the toughest decisions of my life, because of the enjoyment, pride and success that i have experienced playing and captaining you all over 3 incredible years.

Cup finals, Trophies, Championships, 2nd teams - you name it, we have done it.

And the main reason behind my decision, is that, after the Phoenix all but gaining promotion to the Premier Division, and the Allstars actually winning the Premier after promotion just last year, i feel i could simply not achieve any more - and every man wants to go out at the pinnacle - at the very top, and what better time for me than to do it now.

The timing has also co-incided with Eko of Red Star stepping down as manager of Red Star. We have been in constant communication over the past few months, about our relative positions - and although this may come as a bit of surprise, he has been exceptionally keen for me to "take over" at Camden Red Star, when he steps down at the end of the season. When he first mentioned it to me 3 months ago, I told him exactly where to go!

But now having won the Premier Division, I feel somewhat differently.

Having achieved all i believe i can with Gower, after many sleepless nights, i have decided to accept his offer and start a fresh with a new challenge. Some of you may well be disappointed with my decision, and feel it to be somewhat dis-loyal. However i can assure you that there will always be a place in my heart for Gowers. I have been playing for Gower football for 6 years, and i will never forget it.

You are now in the exceptionally capable hands of your new player manager Dave Ossack, who has agreed to take over from July, when pre-season will begin.

I look forward to one last immense p*ss up in May, when I will have a chance to say farewell in true Gower style to each and every one of the squad...

Thank you for making my 3.5 years so memorable.

Good Luck to you all.

All the best

Captain Corageous
Phil Glyn