READY TO KITT START AGAIN!

STEVE KITTRICK says his fire for management is still burning with the former Matlock Town boss looking for a quick return to the dug-out.

- Matt Badcock

Experienced manager Kittrick left the Gladiators last month and has since been replaced by Paul Phillips.

Having only take over in the summer and recently seen his side run National League Eastleigh close in the FA Trophy, Kittrick admits he was frustrated to leave the BetVictor NPL Premier division club.

But with a fine CV and silverware under his belt with the likes of Guiseley and Scarborough Athletic – winning promotions with both – the 61-year-old is determined to get success elsewhere.

“I won’t lose my fire for football – I love it,” said Kittrick, the former Ossett Town boss, who had a spell in Non-League’s top-flight with AFC Telford United.

“I’ve been managing 30 years, a lot of games, but when you look at it I haven’t been to loads of clubs. I haven’t gone from club to club.

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“I’m looking forward to getting back. I want somebody with a plan to get from A to B and not think it will happen in six months.