'It's great to be here and I'm looking forward to getting started. There's a lot that needs to be done in a short space of time. Everything (in terms of his appointment) happened within a few days and I was also away which has delayed things a bit'.

There was a lot of interest (over 30 applications) in the job. What attracted you to it and what do you think made you stand out from the others?

'I was interviewed two years ago but obviously didn't get the job on that occasion. I then went down a level to join Harefield and feel I did a good job given where they were when I came in. Two years later we were unlucky not to be promoted to step 4 via the play-offs. I like to think that period showed the Harrow Borough board what I'm capable of and I want to manage at the highest level I can, which for the time being at least, is step 4'.

We found out last season that the Isthmian South Central is a very competitive and tough division. Were you able to watch any games and what do you know about the division?

'I've been promoted from this league (with Hanwell) and have also played in it, so I know what's involved and what it takes to do well. I go to watch as many games as I can at all levels and saw a few Harrow cup games last season'.

One of those games was against Harefield, which Borough won on penalties. For those who weren't at that game, or aren't familiar with a Wayne Carter team, what can they expect?

'Harrow supporters will get players and a team that gives them and me everything. If they don't, then they won't be here. The biggest things I ask for from my teams is honesty and to give everything. I'm not one to play out from the back (cue a sigh of relief from others in the room) and I like wingers and two up front. But, you will see changes in formation, especially away from home. Last season Harefield (step 5) beat Lewes (step 3) playing 3-4-3. For a step 5 side to be brave enough to do that, and then the players committing to it produced a fantastic result.

I'm saying it again, but it's all about graft and work rate. At this level, if you work harder than the other team, you have a big chance of winning games. On top of that, the quality which I'm hopeful we'll have should be enough to see us through in a lot of games'.

After the last two seasons the club needs stability and supporters know that the club doesn't have a 'sugar daddy' type funder. Taking that into consideration, what does short and long term success look like at Harrow Borough for you?

'I want to win straight away. I told the chairman that I normally look at a three season plan. I need to get the ball rolling and change certain things in the first season, but that still means we need to win games and be there abouts at the top end of the table. Second year the target is definitely the play-offs, and if promotion doesn't come then, that's what has to happen in my third season. It's obviously up to the club to judge the progression and they can then say thank you but no thank you. I put pressure on myself, I'm a winner and I want to win. I haven't come here to make up the numbers and finish mid-table'.

Last season Harefield scored in every home league game, and our away form was poor for most of the season. Is the former an aim for this season, and what can be done to for us to be more competitive away from Earlsmead?

'The plan is to score in every game and I play differently away to what I do at home. Fans come to watch at home the most and I need them onside straight away to support what we're trying to do. I play to win and it may be more effective than pretty sometimes'.

How confident are you that you can bring in the players you want and need?

'There will be some players who were with me last year and who have played at step 4. Although we reached the play-off final, we underachieved last year as we didn't go up. There will also be some hungry young players that step 4 will be new to, and I would like to keep some of the players who were here last season. I'm confident in myself and my man management skills to get the players who will be here playing for me and the football club. As I've already said, if they don't want to do both of those then they won't be here'.

Will you be looking to give some of our Under 23s first team opportunities?

'Of course. We'll look to give youth team players opportunities in cup games and see how they perform. I need to speak with the Under 23s manager and the team behind me will also be keeping an eye on the progress of young players at the club. It's a bit of a cliché, but if anyone is good enough then they play. It's also down to opinions and if I think someone has played well, then they'll play again'.

Can you confirm the names and their roles of who the staff you are bringing with you?

'Dave Thomas will be my Assistant Manager. An old fans' favourite Dave Taylor will be Player Coach and Casey May will be Analyst & Coach. They are all young, hungry and determined, and like me, want to win.

Roy Lucien will be my kitman, helping Bill Tumbridge, who I know is part of the heart and soul of this club'.

Being a Non-League Manager certainly isn't a part time job. How do you balance it with the demands of your other work and family life?

'I think that's a question for my wife! She hates it, but is very supportive and she, my daughter and dad will be down to watch some games. It's very tough and I've been doing it for nearly 30 years. With my work it's difficult for me to be on the phone during the day for anything football, which is why the team behind me is so important. They will look at players for me and I trust their judgement, but I need to see a player for myself before a decision is made'.

Wayne, thank you for your time and good luck from everyone at the club for the next few weeks and the season ahead.