Anton Ferdinand appointed first-team coach at Hornchurch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Anton Ferdinand has taken his first senior coaching position with Hornchurch in the National League. The former West Ham United defender joins the club as they prepare for their inaugural season in the league following promotion. Ferdinand reunites with his former teammate Daryl McMahon, who is the head coach at Hornchurch. His role involves serving as first-team coach, contributing his experience from a 20-year playing career, which included stints at Sunderland, QPR, and Reading. The club has also recently appointed Robert Lee as director of football.
- •Ferdinand reunites with Daryl McMahon at Hornchurch.
- •He served a 20-year playing career before coaching.
- •Hornchurch prepares for their first season in the National League.
- •Robert Lee also joins Hornchurch as director of football.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ferdinand takes first coaching role at Hornchurch
- 8:12 PMBBC Football — Ferdinand takes first coaching role at Hornchurch
"Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand joins Robert Lee as National League side Hornchurch's latest high-profile appointment.
"Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand joins Robert Lee as National League side Hornchurch's latest high-profile appointment.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 8:19 PMFerdinand takes first coaching role at Hornchurch
Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand joins Robert Lee as National League side Hornchurch's latest high-profile appointment.
- BBC FootballJun 26, 2026, 8:12 PMFerdinand takes first coaching role at Hornchurch
Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand joins Robert Lee as National League side Hornchurch's latest high-profile appointment.
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