Corinthian-Casuals Football Club are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Barnes as our new manager.
Barnes, who will meet the squad ahead of the game against Metropolitan Police this weekend, has joined the club initially until the end of the 2023/24 campaign, with an option to extend for next season on both sides.
The UEFA A-licence coach brings a wealth of experience with him. He has previously worked for Chelsea and Millwall before moving into coaching roles in non-league with the likes of Welling United, Margate and Ashford United.
Casuals fans will remember 41-year-old ‘Barnsey’ from his time as manager of Greenwich Borough, where he steered the club to the Isthmian South Division Play-Off Semi-Finals, meeting Corinth in the process.
He has also been the boss at Staines Town, Redhill and Guildford City, where his side faced Casuals in a pre-season friendly back in 2021.
Paul joined Dulwich Hamlet in September 2022 as boss and was instrumental in stabilising the club in the National League South during a difficult transition period following the departure of the previous management team.
Since then, he joined Isthmian Premier side Hastings United as boss and despite a good start to this season, internal changes in the club and new ownership saw Barnes depart with the team sitting comfortably in mid-table.
“I am very honoured to be given the opportunity to lead Corinthian-Casuals FC, a club steeped in history and tradition, who play such a huge part in the community locally and much further afield,” said Barnes upon taking up the role.
“After having a break from the game and giving myself time to reflect and make sure my next role was one that not only excited me, but also aligned with my own personal values, I feel that Corinthian-Casuals is exactly that.
“The beautiful game can be far from that at times and makes people question why it holds that tag still…but then just sometimes, things happen or opportunities arise to bring that sense of faith, and that is exactly what I see this being: a great opportunity to build something pure and not tainted by the things that cause people to question their love for the game.
“Brian and the committee have outlined the ethos that this club is built on, and I love that, even in a time where football is so competitive, the club is staying true to itself.
“We will work together, bring people both on and off the pitch closer. to unite and make sure we stay in this league. It will be a tough task, but I am confident that collectively we can achieve our aim, and call upon all the Casuals faithful to get behind the team and know that anything achieved or earned is always done as one. To use one of my favourite lines: ‘Those who stick by you through your worst times are the ones who deserve to share your best times.’
“I am ready to get to work and give my all in leading the club.”
Barnes, who will meet the squad ahead of the game against Metropolitan Police this weekend, has joined the club initially until the end of the 2023/24 campaign, with an option to extend for next season on both sides.
The UEFA A-licence coach brings a wealth of experience with him. He has previously worked for Chelsea and Millwall before moving into coaching roles in non-league with the likes of Welling United, Margate and Ashford United.
Casuals fans will remember 41-year-old ‘Barnsey’ from his time as manager of Greenwich Borough, where he steered the club to the Isthmian South Division Play-Off Semi-Finals, meeting Corinth in the process.
He has also been the boss at Staines Town, Redhill and Guildford City, where his side faced Casuals in a pre-season friendly back in 2021.
Paul joined Dulwich Hamlet in September 2022 as boss and was instrumental in stabilising the club in the National League South during a difficult transition period following the departure of the previous management team.
Since then, he joined Isthmian Premier side Hastings United as boss and despite a good start to this season, internal changes in the club and new ownership saw Barnes depart with the team sitting comfortably in mid-table.
“I am very honoured to be given the opportunity to lead Corinthian-Casuals FC, a club steeped in history and tradition, who play such a huge part in the community locally and much further afield,” said Barnes upon taking up the role.
“After having a break from the game and giving myself time to reflect and make sure my next role was one that not only excited me, but also aligned with my own personal values, I feel that Corinthian-Casuals is exactly that.
“The beautiful game can be far from that at times and makes people question why it holds that tag still…but then just sometimes, things happen or opportunities arise to bring that sense of faith, and that is exactly what I see this being: a great opportunity to build something pure and not tainted by the things that cause people to question their love for the game.
“Brian and the committee have outlined the ethos that this club is built on, and I love that, even in a time where football is so competitive, the club is staying true to itself.
“We will work together, bring people both on and off the pitch closer. to unite and make sure we stay in this league. It will be a tough task, but I am confident that collectively we can achieve our aim, and call upon all the Casuals faithful to get behind the team and know that anything achieved or earned is always done as one. To use one of my favourite lines: ‘Those who stick by you through your worst times are the ones who deserve to share your best times.’
“I am ready to get to work and give my all in leading the club.”