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Anton Ferdinand: Former West Ham man joins Hornchurch as coach

Former West Ham United defender Anton Ferdinand has taken his first senior coaching job by joining National League newcomers Hornchurch.

Ferdinand, brother of former Manchester United and England defender Rio, is reunited with his former Hammers team-mate, Hornchurch boss Daryl McMahon.

The 41-year-old’s arrival is the second high-profile appointment the Urchins have made this summer, having brought in former Newcastle United and England midfielder Robert Lee as director of football.

Ferdinand will act as first-team coach as part of McMahon’s backroom staff in Hornchurch’s first season at National League level following promotion last term.

“I’ve known Daryl a long time, we go back to when [we were] 11, 12 years old,” Ferdinand said. “I am delighted to try to add value to what he has already achieved here.

“The fact he’s wanted me to come here and try to get us to the next level is humbling but something I’m really excited about.

“It’s a great place for me to come and learn from him but also give the experience I’ve had as a player over a 20-year career.

“I’m looking forward to waking up every day with a purpose to make players better and help Daryl continue the success he’s had.”

Ferdinand has primarily acted as a pundit since ending a 16-year playing career in 2019 that also took in spells with Sunderland, QPR and Reading, along with 17 caps for England Under-21.

“He’s a top, top person with great enthusiasm with a great knowledge of the game,” McMahon told the club’s website., external


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