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Johnny Harvey
Manager
David Lees
Coach
The Management
Alix Ronaldson
Physio
John Menzies
Goal keeper coach
Johnny Harvey returned to Penicuik Athletic as manager after the resignation of Craig Meikle. Johnny managed
Tranent Juniors, Edinburgh United, with whom he won the South Division title, and then Haddington Athletic where he
managed the side to promotion to the Premier League. During his playing career he represented Berwick Rangers,
Bonnyrigg Rose, Tranent Juniors, Bathgate Thistle, Penicuik Athletic (two spells) and Bo'ness United. A striker, he
netted over 100 goals in his time at Penicuik, where he was also captain, and was a Scottish Junior Cup winner with
Bathgate Thistle in 2008.
Tranent Juniors, Edinburgh United, with whom he won the South Division title, and then Haddington Athletic where he
managed the side to promotion to the Premier League. During his playing career he represented Berwick Rangers,
Bonnyrigg Rose, Tranent Juniors, Bathgate Thistle, Penicuik Athletic (two spells) and Bo'ness United. A striker, he
netted over 100 goals in his time at Penicuik, where he was also captain, and was a Scottish Junior Cup winner with
Bathgate Thistle in 2008.
Dave Lees, formerly manager at Dunbar United between 2008 and 2014 and briefly a player for Haddington Athletic at
Millfield back in the 1981/82 season. Dave brings with him a wealth of coaching experience in East Lothian, having first
coached as long ago as the late 1970s with Belhaven Boys Club. David Lees: Coaching Qualifications: SFA B- Licence,
SFA A - Introductory Certificate, SFA Children’s Licence, SFA Youth Award: Senior Coaching: Haddington Athletic -
Coach 2015/2016, Dunbar United - Manager 2009- 2014, Tranent Juniors - Coach/Manager 2009: Youth Coaching:
Dunbar United Colts 1996-2010 (U8 -U19’s including Soccer School), SFA Coach Educator 2004 -2008
(Responsible for delivery of SFA level 1 Development and Early Touches courses to clubs coaches in East Lothian,
Edinburgh and Borders )
I have been involved in football for most of my life through playing and coaching. It was through coaching a girls team
at Haddington that I met and started working with Johnny.
For the past 2 years I have worked full time for a physiotherapy company in Edinburgh. Prior to this is I Graduated
with a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science. Subsequently gaining qualifications in Sports Massage,
Acupuncture, 1st Aid and Pilates and I will gain my MSc in Physiotherapy within 2 years
Penicuik
Athletic
Established 1888
For the last 15 years I have coached goalkeepers at Youth, EOS & Junior levels. Managing to win various Youth
League titles and cups, including the U19 Scottish Cup however in 2011the opportunity arose and I moved up to
the Junior grade and in 2013/14 won the South Division title.
Following that success & After 10 years’ service I moved from Edinburgh United to Haddington Athletic to become
their first ever Junior team’s goalkeeping coach, in 2014/15 I was part of the successful coaching team who won
the South Division (again), last season was spent pushing for promotion from the Premier League, during my time
at Haddington I created a youth goalkeeping development programme for the club to follow, In my playing days I
kept goal for several amateur outfits in the capital, reaching the heady heights of playing for the select squad.
League titles and cups, including the U19 Scottish Cup however in 2011the opportunity arose and I moved up to
the Junior grade and in 2013/14 won the South Division title.
Following that success & After 10 years’ service I moved from Edinburgh United to Haddington Athletic to become
their first ever Junior team’s goalkeeping coach, in 2014/15 I was part of the successful coaching team who won
the South Division (again), last season was spent pushing for promotion from the Premier League, during my time
at Haddington I created a youth goalkeeping development programme for the club to follow, In my playing days I
kept goal for several amateur outfits in the capital, reaching the heady heights of playing for the select squad.
Craig will be part of the coaching team when Dave Lees is unavailable. Craig has extensive experience in Junior
football spanning 20 years as both a Player and Coach. He brings a winning mentality and can count winning
silverware in both West and East Regions, notably with Auchinleck Talbot and Musselburgh Athletic. Craig was part of
Johnny's successful league winning coaching set up at Edinburgh United. "I am delighted to be part of this new phase
at Penicuik, especially working again with Johnny, the rest of the coaches, an outstanding set of players, hard working
committee and most importantly the passionate supporters"
Craig McManus
Assistant Coach
Kevin Milne
Assist Manager
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Milne as our new assistant manager. Kevin's
playing career saw him represent sides such as Aberdeen, Stirling Albion, Forfar Athletic, Linlithgow Rose,
Haddington Athletic along with a brief spell with ourselves during the 2009/10 season, making four
appearances.
