Former Gillingham boss Steve Lovell has been appointed as the new manager at Isthmian League side Ramsgate.

Lovell was caretaker boss at Gillingham just three months ago making way for current boss Neil Harris who took over the League One side on 31st January.

Ramsgate Chairman James Lawson was delighted with securing such a high calibre appointment. He stated: “The quality of the applicants we have received in the last twenty four hours is testament to the hard work that so many people have put into growing this community club.”

“Steve would be a stand out candidate for positions at league clubs and we are delighted that our efforts have attracted him to our club. We have some huge games on the horizon and I look forward to introducing Steve to the squad.”

Lovell is appointed at the Thanet club after Matt Longhurst stepped down following the 4-1 loss at Cray Valley PM on Saturday.

Steve who will take the Ramsgate squad through a training session for the first time tomorrow night had this to say: “I’m so pleased and excited to be asked to become Ramsgate FC manager for the remainder of the season.”

“James Lawson is working very hard to make Ramsgate FC a force on the football field and in the local community. Looking forward to the remaining four games and the prospect of play off games.”

The former Wales International has an impressive CV both on the field and as a manager. Having played for Crystal Palace, Millwall, Swansea and Bournemouth, Lovell has enjoyed managerial posts at Welling United, Ashford and Sittingbourne as well as two stints at Gillingham. 

Lovell’s first game is at home to fellow play off hopefuls Hayward’s Heath on Saturday with a 3pm kick off at the WW Martin Community Stadium.