Flint Town United: 5 managers for Silkmen to consider, including ex-The New Saints boss

Flint Town United are on the hunt for a new manager after parting company with Lee Fowler following a difficult start to the 2026/27 Cymru Premier campaign.

The Silkmen confirmed on Monday that Fowler had left his position by mutual agreement, bringing an end to a four-year spell in charge which included a run to last season’s Welsh Cup final.

Flint are yet to win a league game this season, with their opening 10 matches yielding just two points. Their latest outing ended in a 4-1 defeat at Airbus UK Broughton.

The club has already made its requirements clear, stating that it is accepting applications from candidates holding a UEFA Pro or UEFA A Licence.

Flint says “the hunt is now on” to appoint Fowler’s successor as quickly and efficiently as possible, with a crucial game against Ammanford coming up on Saturday.

So, who could be in the frame? Here are five names who could make sense for the Silkmen.

To be clear, these are suggestions rather than names reported to have applied for the vacancy. They are five managers who, based on their experience, qualifications and knowledge of Welsh football, could make sense for the Silkmen.

Steve Evans

There is an obvious candidate already familiar with the club.

Steve Evans joined Flint in May 2024 as assistant manager to Fowler, having previously been in charge of Colwyn Bay. He also spent several years on the coaching staff at The New Saints.

Evans guided Colwyn Bay to promotion to the Cymru Premier after winning the Cymru North title, giving him direct experience of building a successful side in the North Wales football pyramid. The club ultimately went straight back down, but Evans had already demonstrated that he could deliver promotion at that level.

He also possesses the UEFA Pro Licence required by Flint.

Perhaps most significantly, Evans has already worked with the players and staff at the Essity Stadium and knows the club from the inside.

When he arrived in 2024, Evans made no secret of his desire to return to management, saying he was “still ambitious of becoming a manager in the future”.

That makes him an obvious name to consider.

Paul Moore

Paul Moore is another manager with a strong connection to the North Wales football scene.

Moore took charge of CPD Y Rhyl 1879 in November 2024 and has overseen a remarkable period of progress at Belle Vue.

Under Moore, Rhyl won promotion from the Ardal North West and subsequently established themselves in the Cymru North. The Lilywhites also enjoyed an impressive Welsh Cup run, reaching the semi-finals last season before losing narrowly to eventual winners Caernarfon Town.

Moore holds a UEFA A Licence and has previous management experience in the English non-league system, including spells with Colwyn Bay, Warrington Town and Hednesford Town. He has also worked as an assistant manager at Connah’s Quay.

There is, however, one obvious complication. Moore signed a new contract with Rhyl in March 2026, which runs until the end of the 2027/28 season.

So Flint would potentially have to persuade Rhyl to let their manager leave, making this a much more complicated option than some of the others on this list.

Huw Griffiths

Huw Griffiths is another hugely experienced figure who would tick the boxes on Flint’s list.

The North Wales coach has managed at the highest level of the domestic game, with two spells at Cefn Druids and a spell in charge of Caernarfon Town.

His time at Druids included a Welsh Cup final appearance, promotion to the top flight and European football. In 2018, he was named Welsh Premier League Manager of the Season after guiding Druids into the Europa League qualifiers.

He subsequently took Caernarfon to a Cymru Premier play-off final victory, securing qualification for the Scottish Challenge Cup, before leaving the club in March 2023.

Griffiths also holds the UEFA Pro Licence.

For Flint, his knowledge of the North Wales football scene, experience of managing in the Cymru Premier and proven record of getting teams competing at the top end of the Welsh pyramid would make him an intriguing option.

Scott Ruscoe

Scott Ruscoe could be one of the more intriguing names for Flint Town United to consider.

The former The New Saints boss already has a strong connection to one of the men currently at the Essity Stadium, Steve Evans.

Ruscoe and Evans worked together at TNS, with Ruscoe taking over as manager in 2017 and Evans becoming his assistant. The pair remained in those roles until they left the club together in March 2021. TNS themselves described the pair as having served the club as manager and assistant manager respectively.

Ruscoe guided TNS to consecutive Welsh top-flight titles, while the club also enjoyed success in the Welsh Cup and League Cup during his tenure. He also led the Saints into European competition.

Evans’ involvement was significant too. He had stepped up from his coaching role to become Ruscoe’s assistant and was retained when Ruscoe was appointed permanent manager in 2017.

In fact, the pair’s relationship goes back even further, with Evans having been part of the TNS coaching structure before Ruscoe’s appointment, working under Craig Harrison.

That previous working relationship could make Ruscoe an interesting proposition for Flint, particularly given Evans’ existing knowledge of the club.

There would also be no shortage of familiarity with the Cymru Premier. Ruscoe spent the majority of his playing and coaching career at TNS before returning to management with Newtown in 2024.

For Flint, the prospect of bringing in a manager who already knows the league and who has previously worked closely with someone already inside the club would certainly make Ruscoe a name worth considering.

Danny Holmes

The final name is perhaps one of the more interesting options.

Former Tranmere Rovers, The New Saints and Connah’s Quay defender Danny Holmes has already built up significant experience in management with Vauxhall Motors.

Holmes took his first senior managerial job with Motors and guided them to the NPL West Division play-offs during his first full season in charge. They were beaten by eventual promoted side Hednesford Town in the semi-finals.

They then finished seventh the following season, just three points outside the play-off places. Holmes left Vauxhall Motors in June 2026 after the club reviewed its financial commitments and operating structure.

That means he is currently a potentially available manager with recent experience of putting together competitive sides outside the professional game.

Holmes also has an extensive playing background in both the English and Welsh systems, including more than 100 appearances for Connah’s Quay and a spell with The New Saints.

The clock is ticking for Flint

Whoever takes over will inherit a side in need of an immediate turnaround.

Flint have made their requirements clear, with UEFA Pro or A Licence candidates invited to apply, and the club has stressed its desire to make an appointment quickly.

There are plenty of experienced names within the Welsh football pyramid who fit that description.

Whether Flint opt for familiarity with someone such as Evans, top-flight experience in the shape of Griffiths or Hughes, the upward momentum of Moore, or a newer managerial voice like Holmes remains to be seen.