Ryan did a remarkable job for the club during the last campaign while waiting for the transplant to become a reality and everyone associated with RTFC wish him and his family well and look forward to seeing them back at Southfield in the near future.

Ryan Child, manager of Radstock Town, will be passing on the baton to Ian during Ryan’s recovery.
(Ryan Child)

Unfortunately, the recovery period from the operation means that he will not be with us for the first half of the coming campaign and with Tom Pawley, Ryan’s assistant last year choosing to concentrate on playing rather than managing, we are very happy to be able to confirm that Under 18 manager and club secretary, Ian Lanning, will be in charge of first team affairs whilst Ryan is getting well and that the two will work together when he is back.

Ian is a UEFA B level coach and has previously worked for over twenty years in the professional game at Cardiff City and Milton Keynes Dons having worked with coaches such as Malky Mackay, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Lennie Lawrence and Paul Tisdale watching and learning how they manage dressing rooms and player development!

His in-depth knowledge of the game and enthusiasm for developing young players will be a great asset to the club in the Western League and his willingness to step up says a great deal about the character of the man and his commitment to Radstock Town.

Good luck Ian and get well soon Ryan.

For further information contact:

Simon Wilkinson on 07730 458486 or email [email protected] – Radstock Town FC