Now in his 15th season with the club, Neil has also managed Ashford Town, Folkestone Town and Hythe Town.

As a player, Neil had three spells at Folkestone Town. Having started his career as a centre half at Ashford and Folkestone, he then played for Dartford, Margate and Dover before returning to Folkestone as a centre forward.

During his second spell he broke the club’s goalscoring record with 46 goals in the 1982-83 season.

Upon leaving Folkestone, Neil had further playing spells at Maidstone United, Dover Athletic and Thanet United.

As Ashford manager, he led the club into the First Round Proper of the F. A. Cup three times and the Second Round once.

Led the club to promotion via the play-offs in 2009-10 when a 10-point deduction cost his side the Ryman League Division One South championship.

Date of birth: November 20, 1956.