Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City defender Reda Johnson has been confirmed as a player-coach at Dover Athletic.
Reda Johnson was a firm favourite among supporters during his stints with Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City.
After leaving the Sky Blues, the 33-year-old went on to spend four years with non-league side Eastleigh, who he departed in 2020.
Now, it has been confirmed that Johnson has taken up a new role as he looks to enter the next chapter of his football career, taking up a player-coach role with Dover Athletic.
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The Whites confirmed on Thursday that Johnson has joined Andy Hessenthaler’s coaching staff. However, in his latest role, he will also be available for selection as a player.
The former Benin international will be hoping his vast experience of the Football League can help Dover through the 2021/22 season.
Having captained both Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City, it will be interesting to see how the defender fares as a coach.
Johnson was a favourite with both the Owls and the Sky Blues. At Hillsborough, he played 88 times across all competitions, netting 19 goals and providing six assists in the process.
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With Coventry, the French-born ace played 34 times in his two years at the club. Along the way, he found the back of the net on eight occasions.
Able to feature at centre-back and left-back, Johnson will be hoping to impress with Dover as he heads into the 14th year of his senior career.
