SOUTHAM UNITED
A PRESENCE ON THE TOUCHLINE
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WORDS // RHIAN TILLEY
Assistant Coach Paul Knights has always loved football, whether playing or getting involved on the touchline, so its no surprise he has found a home along side Head Coach Richard Kay here at Southam United. Paul has worked with teams like Stratford AFC, Leamington Hibs, Kenilworth Town and Long Buckby as a coach, physio or committee member and when Kay asked him to join him the staff at Southam United Knights was excited to be part of an exciting team with a friendly and family atmosphere. Many supporters will be familiar with you from seeing you on the touch line with Rich, but to provide some background, how did you first get involved with the club? I got involved with Southam when they were planning to restart the team in2019/20 season. Rich asked me to join the set up as kit man & physio. Also my son was a player with the club. What coaching experience do you bring to Southam United? Have been the manager of two Sunday teams, Stratford AFC and Kenilworth Town, and after getting to know Rich at Leamington Hibs I began working with him as an assistant and physio when he moved to Long Buckby. I believe I bring different points of views on match days. What are some of your most important coaching memories?
Winning a cup final with Kenilworth, which was the first trophy the club had won for many years, was special. Also, winning two preliminary rounds in the FA Cup with Long Buckby, the second being
