Daisy Hill FC manager Lee Hill steps down after two years in charge

Tributes flood in as Hill leaves post for personal and family reasons

Sep 2, 2025
Daisy Hill FC manager Lee Hill steps down
Daisy Hill FC manager Lee Hill steps down

Daisy Hill FC have announced that first team manager Lee Hill has stepped down from his role after two years in charge.

The club confirmed on 1 September that Hill had resigned due to personal reasons and family commitments. In a statement, Daisy Hill FC thanked him for his efforts since taking the reins in the summer of 2023 and wished him well for the future.

Winning the Atherton Charity Cup last year
Winning the Atherton Charity Cup last year

Hill’s time in charge included leading Daisy Hill to the Atherton Charity Cup last year — the club’s first trophy in three decades — a night described by supporters as a proud moment in the club’s history.

Following the announcement, tributes poured in from fans and fellow football figures on social media.