A new era – The Managers Who Shaped Burnham FC

Managerial History – Modern Era

A list below highlighting the managers who have taken a position at Burnham Football Club since the new stadium was developed in 2005.

Season(s)	Manager(s)	Notes
2024 – Present	Mo & Omar Bakali	Joint managers appointed October 2024; leading the club in the Combined Counties Premier Division.
2022 – 2024	Ben Murray	Guided Burnham through a significant rebuild, strengthening the squad and club structure.
2021 – 2022	Manny Williams	Former professional striker; maintained stability post-pandemic and invested in young local talent.
2021	Ash James	Interim manager who steadied the side between appointments.
2020 – 2021	Paul Shone & Chris Ayres	Co-managed during a challenging Covid-disrupted campaign.
2017 – 2018	Jon Palmer & Mark Betts	Oversaw a transition phase in the Hellenic League era.
2016 – 2017	Luther Blissett	England international who brought professionalism and profile to the club.
2015 – 2016	Dave Tuttle	Ex-Millwall defender who rebuilt the squad through difficult times.
2015	Mark Tallentire	Short but influential spell before league restructuring.
2014 – 2015	Danny Gordon & Gareth Risbridger	Joint management promoting local talent and youth integration.
2014	Gary Meakin	Returned briefly, modernising the training approach.
2011 – 2014	Martin Stone	Guided Burnham to Southern League Premier Division promotion (2012/13).
2011	Jamie Jarvis	Early transition period before Martin Stone’s successful tenure.
2005 – 2006	Dave Mudge	Managed soon after the move to the new ground; beginning of the modern-era records.