[5] He was appointed as Bath's new manager the following month,[6] and led them to sixth place in the Southern League Premier Division in 2005–06, missing out on the play-offs on goal difference.
However, they got a surprise reprieve as Northwich Victoria's ground failed to meet division rules, meaning they were relegated with Forest Green taking their place.
In June 2012 Owers joined the coaching staff at Plymouth Argyle primarily to work with the youth team players under newly appointed Academy Manager Kevin Hodges.
In January 2013 Owers was promoted from Argyle's youth set-up to begin working with the first team by newly appointed manager John Sheridan.
[15] On 13 September 2017, Owers left his position at Bath City to accept the role of head coach at National League club Torquay United.