Berks County FC are delighted to announce the signing of Lee Simpson and Ed Carpenter as the football club's new management duo. Lee Simpson as manager and Ed Carpenter as Assistant Manager.

Lee is a Uefa B license coach, most recently managing the Bracknell Town FC Development side winning the Hellenic Division 2 East and narrowly missing out on the Surburban Challenge Shield, as well as coaching in Fulham FC's Academy. Lee will continue his work within the youth section at Bracknell Town FC.

Ed formerly managed Binfield FC's reserves to a league title, also finishing Runners Up in the Hellenic League President's Reserve Cup. Ed went on to manage Bracknell Town FC Reserves to a runners up league medal and a cup win. Eventually Ed took the first team role at Bracknell Town FC in short reign consolidating a mid table side.

Chairman Richard Lloyd said "We are delighted that Lee and Ed have joined the club, they are a successful pair who have been admired from afar by our committee. We hope that they can work with our current group of players, adding to the quality where neccessary to carry this club to the level it should be given the size"

This is the first time the football club has dipped into the local pool of managers, usually looking to develop from within. The club is looking forward to a long and succcessful time under Simpson and Carpenter with the long term aim to develop John Nike Stadium or seek a suitable ground share.