Managerial changes at Buckland Athletic

Buckland Athletic have turned to experienced manager Matt Cusack to lead the club following the departure of Dan Hart from Homers Heath.

Cusack has previously worked as boss at Saltash United and was part of the coaching staff with Plymouth Parkway, helping the Bolitho Park outfit to win the Southern League Division One in 2022.

This led to his appointment at Helston Athletic, and more success in the far west of Cornwall, guiding the club to the Western League title in 2024. He also won the Les Phillips Cup and Cornwall Senior Cup with Helston.

Cusack told the Buckland Athletic website: “I have been an admirer of Buckland Athletic for a long time, and the fantastic set up at The VX3 Stadium – Homers Heath is an immediate attraction.

“After speaking with the Co-Chairman, John Piller, it became clear that this club is a really exciting project, and the club’s vision and values align with my own.

“The ambition is to get to the Southern League. It’s now my job, with my team around me, to do everything we can to make that happen. Our work has already begun and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone.

“I would also like to pay tribute to Dan Hart and Todd Hanrahan, who have given us a solid foundation to work from.”

Buckland co-chairman John Piller added: “After meeting Matt for the first time, I knew he’d be a superb fit for the club.

“He’s a proven winner, at our level and above; achieving success at Saltash United, Plymouth Parkway and most recently, Helston Athletic. He has an exceptional track record and I cannot wait until he is able to add our name to that list.

“He’s a thorough communicator, very well respected within the local football circle and embraces the long-term vision we have here at Buckland.

“Matt is an advocate of developing talent right the way through from Youth to Senior football, evidenced by the number of young players he nurtured during his reign at Helston, which aligns to player pathway ambitions of our own.

“I, on behalf of the Board of Directors, look forward to working closely with Matt over the summer-break, before we then move full steam ahead into the new season.”