Portishead Town can confirm that Eamonn Daly has stepped down from his first-team coaching duties to focus entirely on his role as Head of Senior Football.

Eamonn joined the club as manager ahead of the 2018/19 season. His initial mission was to build a strong foundation for a team that had consistently struggled near the bottom of the table. Implementing a clear strategic plan, Eamonn focused on recruiting dedicated young players with excellent fundamental qualities. He championed a clear pathway from the junior ranks to the senior squad, setting high standards and expectations across the club-a challenge made even more difficult during the pandemic-interrupted seasons.

At the end of the 2022/23 campaign, with those foundations firmly in place, Eamonn handed the managerial reins to Kye Mountford—a player he had originally brought to Posset. Eamonn then joined Kye’s coaching staff, playing an integral role in the unprecedented period of success that followed. Alongside coaching, he accepted the position of Head of Senior Football, which will now become his sole focus.

In this role, Eamonn will oversee the development pathways, culture, and philosophy for both our high-performance and social grassroots teams, ensuring a welcoming environment for all players in our community. He will also remain a vital resource for Kye and his management team, sharing his extensive skills and knowledge across the club.

Director of Football, James Hughes, commented:

“Eamonn, as a club we will be forever grateful to you for taking on the difficult task of laying the foundations to allow the rebuild of the first-team squad. When others walked away, you took the bull by the horns and did the hard yards. You made tough decisions, gave everything to the role, and passed on the baton when you saw how the next level could be achieved. Whilst you aren’t leaving us, everyone at Portishead Town is incredibly grateful for what you have done, and what you will continue to do.”