Domenico Genovese Explained

Domenico Genovese
Birth Date:1961 2, df=y
Birth Place:Peterborough, England
Death Place:Peterborough, England
Position:Forward
Clubs1:Stamford
Years2:1984–1986
Clubs2:Boston United
Caps2:27
Goals2:1
Clubs4:Kettering Town
Clubs5:Grantham
Clubs6:Cambridge City
Years7:1988–1989
Caps7:24
Goals7:1
Clubs8:Wisbech Town
Clubs10:Grebbestads IF
Manageryears1:2003
Managerclubs1:Kettering Town
Manageryears2:2007–2008
Managerclubs2:Spalding United

Domenico Genovese (2 February 1961 – 28 October 2023) was an English professional football player and manager.

Playing career

Genovese began his career with spells at several non-league sides including two spells with Boston United and one with Kettering Town.[1] [2] After a successful trial with Manchester United,[3] he signed with his home town club Peterborough United in 1987, making his debut during a 2–1 victory over Exeter City at London Road. He left the club a year later having made sixteen league appearances,[4] his last appearance for the Posh coming in a 2–0 win over Doncaster Rovers.

After leaving Peterborough, Genovese signed and moved into Non-League football, playing for Wisbech Town, Holbeach United, as well as moving to Sweden, playing for Grebbestads IF.[5]

Managerial career

Genovese ended his playing career and became a Football in the Community officer for then Southern League Premier Division side Kettering Town. In 2003, he took over as caretaker-manager of the Poppies, with the mission of keeping the side in the Conference National following their struggle upon their return, Genovese failed this and as the town of Kettering was the nearest to the town of Aldershot, the club were put in the Isthmian League to replace the "Shots". Despite this, Genovese was offered the position on a permanent basis,[6] and his first match in charge saw his Kettering side beat Northwood 2–1.

Following a bad run of results, which saw them bowl out of the cup at the last qualifying round of the FA Cup to lower grade Boreham Wood which denied them a place in the first round proper, Genovese left and was later succeeded by Kevin Wilson.

In 2007, Genovese was appointed Director of Football of Spalding United, and later spent a short time as caretaker-manager following the departure of Phil Hubbard.[7]

Genovese was later a director of "Soccer Star" which is a football academy for children.

Genovese died on 28 October 2023, at the age of 62.[8]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Domenico Genovese . Up The Posh . 2 September 2009.
  2. Web site: Boston United roll call . Boston United F.C. . 22 June 2010.
  3. Web site: Soccerstar staff . Soccerstar . 2 September 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081003203207/http://www.soccerstar.uk.com/staff.asp . 3 October 2008.
  4. Web site: Peterborough United: 1960/61 - 2008/09 . Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database . 22 June 2010.
  5. Web site: Player search . English National Player Archive . 15 February 2021.
  6. Web site: Kettering unveil Genovese . . 1 May 2003 . 22 June 2010.
  7. Web site: Biley's brief is to avoid relegation . https://archive.today/20120912100610/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/TULIPS--Bileys-brief-is.3754374.jp . dead . 12 September 2012 . Spalding Today . 7 February 2008 . 22 June 2010 .
  8. https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/former-peterborough-united-striker-passes-away-aged-62-4389567 Former Peterborough United striker passes away aged 62