caretaker manager of the Lions and was then assistant manager to Mark McGhee until 2003. In June 2004, Gritt returned to Charlton in the role of academy manager, a role he retained until 2010. From July 2011 to September 2012, Gritt was chief scout at Bournemouth. From June 2013 to October 2018, he was assistant manager at Ebbsfleet United, working with former Charlton team-mate Steve Brown and then, after a spell as chief scout, serving as assistant to Daryl McMahon. In August 2019, Gritt was again appointed assistant manager to McMahon, this time at Macclesfield Town. Both resigned on 2 January 2020, citing the club's crippling financial situation, with both subsequently joining Dagenham & Redbridge. Managerial statistics As of 7 March 2015 Personal life Gritt suffered a tragedy on 7 December 2002 when his 18-year-old daughter Hayley died as a result of cancer. Hayley, who had battled a brain tumour for 10 years, was a lifelong Charlton supporter and a season ticket holder at The Valley, even after her father's departure from the club in 1995. Gritt has been involved in numerous fundraising activities for cancer charities ever since. References External links Steve Gritt managerial statistics at soccerbase.com Steve Gritt – Football Heroes profile 1957 births Living people English footballers English football managers AFC Bournemouth players Charlton Athletic F.C. players Walsall F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. non-playing staff Charlton Athletic F.C. managers Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. managers Millwall F.C. managers English Football League players Tooting & Mitcham United F.C. players Footballers from Bournemouth AFC Bournemouth non-playing staff Association football midfielders Association football player-managers Macclesfield Town F.C. non-playing staff