Statement from Ashley Smith
Former Clubs:
Maidenhead, Chesham, Hampton & Richmond, Windsor, Burnham and Flackwell Heath.
Ashley has enjoyed a successful non league playing career, highlights winning promotion to step 2 with Maidenhead, winning the title with Burnham at step 4 and enjoying many cups runs most recent with Chesham in 2015 reaching the FA Cup 2nd round playing Bradford and last season reaching the FA Vase 1/4 final with Windsor FC as player/assistant manager.
By day:
Ashley has worked within the football industry full time for 18 years, formerly at Wycombe Wanderers and then starting his own Academy for 16-19 year olds in 2014.
Quote:
'I'm excited to take my first step into management and it's something I have been transitioning to do with my role at Windsor in the last 2 years.
Can't wait to get started with the squad on Tuesday in preparation for the FA Cup on Saturday.'
Quote from Egham Town FC:
'These are Ashley's own words and we are looking forward to a very good future with Ashley in charge - The Bennett Family'