Former Cambridge United manager is back in work

Mark Bonner, a former Cambridge United manager, has been named the new manager of League Two club Gillingham. The 38-year-old replaces Stephen Clemence, who was fired at the end of last month after less than six months in charge.

Bonner led Cambridge to promotion from League Two in 2021, but was fired in November 2023, just four points above the League One relegation zone, following a humiliating 5-0 derby day defeat at Peterborough United.

Bonner has signed to a two-year contract at Priestfield Stadium.

“He has the experience to get us where we want to go,” managing director Joe Comper stated on the club’s website. “We were seeking for a leader who had direct experience playing successfully in League Two. We were also searching for someone who has led a team out of the league and had the ability to foster that type of aspirational culture.

Bonner has signed to a two-year contract at Priestfield Stadium. “He has the experience to get us where we want to go,” managing director Joe Comper stated on the club’s website.

“We were seeking for a leader who had direct experience playing successfully in League Two. We were also searching for someone who has led a team out of the league and had the ability to foster that type of aspirational culture.

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