Hollands stays: Deal done to keep ex-Pompey and Charlton man as Bognor Regis Town boss

Ex-Pompey midfielder Hollands, previously the boss at Gosport Borough, came in to Nyewood Lane nine games ago after Jamie Howell – for whom he played earlier in the season – left his role as first team head coach.

At the time it was evident that within the club and in the thoughts of supporters there was a very real worry that the Rocks could be dragged in to the Isthmian South Central division relegation places after a dreadful run of form.

But the new gaffer, ably assisted by No.2 Ben Kneller, has managed to steer the club away from the drop zone and they will finish with a mid-table placing with Hollands managing to oversee the unbeaten run since his arrival.

A club spokesman confirmed: "After hugely positive discussions with Danny we are delighted to announce that he will remain as manager of the club. He has made great progress since he took over and to stay unbeaten thus far in his tenure is testament to his hard work, diligence and application — supported by his back room team.

"We are excited he and his management set-up want to take the club forward and we are looking forward to a busy summer as we prepare for the new campaign after what has been, it is fair to say, a challenging season."

Assistant manager Kneller has been a big voice in the dugout working alongside Hollands -- and between them they say they expect to shape the squad over the close season to give the club the best chance possible of enjoying a successful 2026/27.

He cited the 2-2 draw at Egham Town as an opportunity for players to show they are ready to knuckle down and fight for their places next season but argues that the evidence suggested that some of those chosen to play didn't exactly cover themselves in glory.

Rocks went in to a 2-0 lead thanks to first-half goals from Cal Laycock but the hosts fought back to claim a point and the honours being even was probably about right on the balance of play.

Speaking to Rocks Radio, Kneller said he was frustrated at certain aspects of play as the game unfolded and hinted that some players may well be departing after Saturday’s final game of the season at home to Binfield.

He added: “We’ve picked a side to give people a chance and a few of them have made up our minds about where they’re going to be next year… now it looks, because we’re safe, maybe the lads are a little bit ‘on the beach’, which isn’t acceptable. Again, you’re looking at the same characters that probably let Jamie down.”