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Former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn unveiled as new Farsley Celtic manager

By John Baron

Troubled Farsley Celtic have unveiled former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn as their new manager.

Farsley, who have played more than 30 consecutive league and cup games away from West Leeds due to ongoing delays in installing a new 4G pitch, unveiled their new manager ahead of this evening’s ‘home’ game against Scarborough, which was played in Buxton.

Redfearn, 59. has more than 1,000 career appearances as a player at clubs including Barnsley, Lincoln, Crystal Palace and Watford. His managerial career includes a period as head coach at Leeds United during the 2014-15 season.

He was also head of academy at Leeds and occupies a similar role at Bradford City.

Redfearn said in a statement: ā€œIā€™m looking forward to the challenge and helping to progress and evolve Farsley Celtic FC. I know the history of football in Leeds and how proud everyone is at Farsley to be part of that history.ā€

Pav Singh (left). Photo: John McEvoy

Redfearn will be assisted by former manager and director of football Pav Singh, who has worked with him before at Leeds United.

Having quit the club on Saturday, Singh decided that his love and passion for the club is too great to walk away from completely.

Chairman Paul Barthorpe stated: ā€œWe are absolutely delighted to be able to welcome Neil to the club, a manager of his reputation, standing in the game and his obvious qualities will help us achieve what we want to achieve.

ā€œWhat can I say about Pav that I havenā€™t already said in recent weeks, not only a close friend but Mr Farsley Celtic himself. His unwavering loyalty and commitment to the club is beyond question. I am really happy to welcome him back. We all know the values and qualities he brings, his partnership with Neil will push this club to a new level!

ā€œThese appointments are a statement of intent for this club, in terms of where we are, who we are, and what our goals are. There has been a lot of doubt and uncertainty around the club, and a lot of things said about me. Actions speak louder than words and I hope this action (the first of many to come) will help to restore some of that faith!ā€

The retuning Pav Singh added: ā€œAfter taking a step back for a period of self-reflection and quality time with my family, Iā€™ve come to realise that my love for this club, its community, the players, and the coaches is simply too strong to walk away from. This isnā€™t just a club to me, itā€™s home.

ā€œDuring this time, I had an inspiring conversation with Neil Redfearn, someone I deeply admire and respect. Our bond, forged during our time at Leeds United, has always remained strong, and his encouragement reignited a fire within me. Following that, I spoke with Paul, and the decision became crystal clear it was a no-brainer.”

Farsley Celtic slipped to a 5-0 defeat to Scarborough this evening and sit just one place above the National League North relegation zone. Redfearn is Farsley’s third manager this season, following Singh’s resignation last week and Clayton Donaldson’s departure in September.

Supporters’ club members are currently boycotting ‘home’ games which have been moved over 70 miles to the home of Buxton FC.

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