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# Lichfield City appoint new management team
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-city-appoint-new-management-team/
- Published: 2026-09-28T17:14:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-28T17:14:48.000Z
- Description: Nic Oakley and Simon Lyons to take over at the Trade Tyre Community Stadium following Matty Lovatt's departure.
- Author: Olly Foster
- Tags: Sport

LICHFIELD City have appointed their new management team.

Nic Oakley and Simon Lyons, most recently of Coton Green, join the Trade Tyre Community Stadium side after Matty Lovatt stepped down earlier this month.

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The Northern Premier League West side have been under the interim charge of former captain Todd Perry since then, but the new management pairing will now look to lift a Lichfield side who find themselves 21st in the table with just three points from 11 games so far.

A club statement said:

> "The appointment brings a new structure, fresh ideas and renewed focus as we continue our challenge in the Northern Premier League West Division.  
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> "With the season already underway, we all know the challenges ahead. The priority is clear – to unite the players, staff and supporters to build momentum and move Lichfield City forward together."

The rest of the new management team will include Matt Minton, Harry Reece, Tom Reece and Daz Read, while Gavin Blackwell will also remain at the club.

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