Rob Lee appointed director of football at Hornchurch

Hornchurch Football Club has appointed former England and Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee as their new director of football. Lee began his career at Hornchurch before moving on to a successful stint at Newcastle, where he earned 21 caps for England and participated in the 1998 World Cup. This appointment comes as Hornchurch looks to establish itself following promotion to the National League. Hornchurch's chief executive Mark Hammond expressed excitement about Lee's experience in player development and football strategy, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership in the club's future plans. Lee described his return to Hornchurch as an honor and expressed eagerness to contribute to the club's growth.

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