Trafford FC have appointed Tom Baker as the club’s new manager
Tom is of course well known at Shawe View having been in charge from 2015 to 2020. His previous spell was Tom’s first managerial role after retiring from playing due to injury aged just 30.
In 2020 Tom stepped down following the abandonment of football due to Covid. During his five years at the helm, Tom brought silverware to Shawe View in the form of the Northern Premier League Cup in 2019. He also guided the team to a place in the League Play-offs in 2018.
Under Tom’s leadership the club never finished outside the top ten in the league. He also led us to two Manchester Premier Cup Finals, one was lost on penalties to FC United, the other was not played due to Covid.
Since leaving the role five years ago, Tom has focused on his family and his business, whilst keeping in touch with the non-league scene by carrying out scouting, most recently for Altrincham FC.
Tom’s work commences immediately – he will take training this week, and will be in the dugout for Saturday’s home game versus Shifnal Town. In terms of support staff – further announcements will be made in due course.
Tom has the following message for the club and its supporters: “I am really excited to be back at Trafford, and for the challenge ahead. I look forward to meeting the players and getting to work with them straight away. We should be under no illusions that the task ahead is a difficult one. We need everyone at the club backing the players if we are to get out of the position we’re in. I will give it my all to try and reverse our fortunes, and I cannot wait to get started”
Everyone at Trafford FC is excited by the return of a man who is viewed as a successful manager in the club’s history – a trophy winner, and a thorough professional. Welcome home Tom Baker!
