Keens Park Rangers are delighted to announce the appointment of Kenny Hope as First Team Manager ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Kenny joins the club with a strong background in non-league football, having coached across both Step 4 and Step 5 football, most notably with Ashford Town (Middlesex) and most recently Guildford City.

At Ashford Town, Kenny progressed from First Team Coach to Assistant Manager, working closely on tactics, recruitment and matchday management in one of the most competitive divisions at Step 4 level.

Most recently at Guildford City, Kenny was part of the management team that helped significantly improve performances and results during the second half of the season in difficult circumstances.

Kenny has also previously coached at Banstead FC at Step 5 level, where he helped improve performances and guide the team to a far stronger second half of the season.

Alongside his senior football experience, he has enjoyed success within youth football at Corinthian-Casuals, achieving multiple promotions while helping develop players who have since progressed into senior non-league football at Step 4 and Step 5 level.

Kenny’s coaching philosophy centres around high standards, structured coaching, hard work and possession-based football, with a strong emphasis on creating a positive and competitive environment for players to develop and perform.

Speaking after his appointment, Kenny said:

“I’m incredibly proud and excited to be appointed manager of Keens Park Rangers. This is a fantastic club, and my goal is to build on last seasons successes. I can’t wait to get started and to meet up with the players and get to work.”

Everyone at KPR would like to welcome Kenny to the club and wish him the very best ahead of the new season.