Football

Solid start for Neil Gibson at Altrincham

Neil Gibson made a solid start to his reign as interim manager of National League side Altrincham on Saturday afternoon.

The Robins earned a workmanlike 0-0 draw at Braintree Town to edge up a place to 19th in the table.

Although Alty are without a win in seven league matches, the result at Braintree, who are two positions below the Greater Manchester club, is a decent base to work from.

It was the Robins’ first clean sheet in nine league outings.

Former Connah’s Quay Nomads and Prestatyn Town boss Gibson, who last season saved Wealdstone from National League relegation after a five-month stint, has taken temporary charge at Moss Lane alongside long-time number two Lee Jones.

NEIL GIBSON – MANAGEMENT CV

2007–2011 Prestatyn Town
2012–2018 Prestatyn Town
2018–2020 Prestatyn Town
2020–2022 Flint Town United
2022–2024 Connah’s Quay Nomads
2025 Wealdstone
2025 Altrincham

MANAGERIAL HONOURS
Cymru Alliance League/Cymru North champions 2007-08, 2016-17, 2019-20 (Prestatyn Town)
Welsh Cup winner 2012-13 (Prestatyn Town); 2023-24 (Connah’s Quay Nomads)
NWCFA Challenge Cup 2012-13 (Prestatyn Town)
UEFA Europa League participant 2013-14 (Prestatyn Town)

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