Folkestone Invicta Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Harding as Andy Drury’s assistant manager.

The 40-year old former midfielder comes with over 200 appearances in the Football League as well as experience across non-league football in the National League, National League South and in Kent with Whitstable Town and Ramsgate.

Born in South London, Ben came through the ranks at Wimbledon before joining Aldershot Town where he won the Conference League Cup and the Conference League to secure promotion to the Football League in 2008.

After 153 appearances for the Hampshire club, Ben moved to Wycombe Wanderers followed by spells at Northampton Town and Torquay United.

After 6 years in the south west, with clubs including Truro and Mousehole, Ben moved to Kent in 2021 with Whitstable Town followed by a spell at Ramsgate.

Ben joined the squad for training last week as we began preparations for our December fixtures.

Welcome to Cheriton Road, Ben.