2012, Hampton & Richmond Borough Chairman Steve McPherson claimed that Powell was close to making a comeback with the club. a move which was confirmed on 27 January. He made his second debut for the club the next day coming off the bench at half time in a 2–2 draw away to Havant & Waterlooville. However, he was plagued by injuries during his time at the club. He made 15 appearances for the side and subsequently announced his retirement from playing. Coaching career Hampton & Richmond Borough In April 2013, Powell and first-team coach Paul Barry took charge of Hampton & Richmond Borough, now in the Isthmian League Premier Division, on a caretaker basis until the end of the season after manager Mark Harper resigned his position. The pair were installed as the permanent management team in May 2013. The pair helped the side go nine matches unbeaten between 3 December 2013 and 21 January 2014. At the end of the 2013–14 season, the side finished in twelfth place in the league. The club went on to win the Middlesex Senior Cup after beating Wealdstone 3–2. However, a poor start to the 2014–15 season saw Powell sacked along with Barry after Hampton & Richmond lost 3–2 to VCD Athletic in the FA Cup Qualifying Round on 13 September 2014. After leaving the club, Powell enrolled on the Elite Coaches Apprenticeship Scheme and acquired his A Licence. Crystal Palace On 24 February 2015, Powell joined the academy coaching team at Crystal Palace. Career statistics Honours Brentford Football League Third Division: 1998–99 Football League Two: 2008–09 Crystal Palace Football League First Division play-offs: 2004 Individual Brentford Supporters' Player of the Year: 1998–99 References External links 1976 births Living people English footballers Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Southampton F.C. players West Ham United F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players Footballers from Hammersmith Association football central defenders