Paul Foster and Birtley Town FC are delighted to announce the managerial team that will support Foss going into the 25/26 season. 

Paul Foster will be supported by Robin Falcus, Andrew Clarkson, Paul Brown, Andrew Mallinson and Sophie Clarke for the upcoming season. Robin Falcus will remain as assistant manager after he returned to the club in December 2024 and helped guide the team to safety. A hugely popular and influential figure, Robin was a key part of Foster and Bryson’s managerial team for both of their spells at the helm. 

Robin Falcus will remain as Paul Foster’s Assistant Manager

Robin will be alongside Andrew Clarkson in his assistant role. Clarky, a well-known figure around the club hung up his boots in 2024 before going into the dugout. Clarky put every effort into helping the club last season and will be hoping to build on that platform going into the new season. 

Clarkson praises the lads for a battling win over Easington.

Joining the club from Chester-le-Street Town is Paul Brown (Porky). Porky will take up the role as first team coach but brings a huge amount of Northern League experience with other 30 years as both a player and as a coach. Paul originally joined the Cestrians in 2012 as he supported Barry Fleming, remaining at Moor Park for 13 years. Porky will now join The Hoops for the 25/26 season. and will be an exciting addition having already worked with a number of our current players previously. 

Paul Brown has joined the club as first-team coach from Chester-Le-Street Town

Andrew Mallinson continues as First-Team Goalkeeping Coach, for those who know Mall will understand he offers a great deal more. Already making his impact since re-joining the club in January 2025. Mal has since brought in new sponsors, regional cup finals and had a strong input into ensuring we kept our Division one status. 

Andy Mal returned to the club earlier in the year.

Sophie Clarke stays on as club physio. Sophie is currently studying Physiotherapy at Middlesbrough university and was on hand to nurture the lads a number of times last season including helping to treat Sam Dinsley after a nasty head injury away to Carlisle City. 

Sophie Clarke applauds supporters on the final home game of the 24/25 season.

In the coming weeks, the club will make a further announcement regarding preparations for pre-season and a new kit-design for the 25/26 season.