CAN BURT TRANSFORM PLAYING SUCCESS TO MANAGERIAL?

AFTER a hugely successful playing career '” which is still going strong '” Mark Burt is coming toward the end of his second season in management. He has been a popular figure at whichever club he has been at due to his enthusiasm and passion for the game. Even now he said: "I love the game to bits. I feel like a five-year-old everytime I put my boots on."

Burt started his career at Worthing in their youth teams, and had a second spell at Woodside Road when he made more than 300 appearances for the Rebels. He also enjoyed succesful spells at Shoreham and Southwick, and played for Lancing and Crawley as well, although the latter was for just one game.

His management career has taken off now, though. Last season he was joint-manager with Mick Fogden at Southwick and this campaign he has been joint-boss with his best friend in football, Lee Cox.

Burt said: "Managing is enjoyable at times but a lot harder than I thought it would be. It's very different. I'm still one of the lads but have got to give a bit of stick and discipline."

See this week's Worthing Herald for full interview.