Steve Pitt to lead Braintree Town in National League South

Staying - Steve Pitt is remaining as Braintree Town manager, the club have confirmed <i>(Image: Jon Weaver)</i>
Staying - Steve Pitt is remaining as Braintree Town manager, the club have confirmed (Image: Jon Weaver)
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STEVE Pitt will lead Braintree Town into the new National League South season after agreeing to stay at the club.

The Iron have confirmed that Pitt will remain as the club’s manager for the 2026/27 season, following discussions between the two parties.

Pitt said: “I want to thank the club’s fans for their unstinting support in this interim period and look forward to seeing you all in July when our friendlies commence.”

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Former Colchester United captain Karl Duguid has departed his role as Braintree’s assistant manager, with Tom Heywood and David Blackmore also moving on.

Former Clacton Town and Brightlingsea boss Tom Austin has been named as the Iron’s new assistant boss, with Stefan Robson arriving as the club’s new goalkeeping coach.

Cullen Bacon will remain as Braintree’s S&C coach until he departs for University in October, while Adrian Marston will continue as club secretary.

Braintree will be hoping to bounce back in the 2026/27 season, following their relegation from the National League, last season.

The Iron will learn their fixtures for the new campaign on Friday, July 10 with the new season getting underway on August 8.

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