With 14 incredibly strong candidates to look through and a thorough panel based interview process with a shortlisted 6, we believed Simon to be the strongest candidate.

Using his great coaching skills and extensive knowledge of the local area on and off the pitch, Simon (who is based locally) will get to work straight away working closely with the committee on its full rebuild project, assembling a local management team to support him, a locally based core squad of players, developing a pathway for our youths and actively encouraging their progression into the first team environment along with supporting our exciting growth plans off the pitch for the local community.

We are sure you will all join us in welcoming him to the role on a permanent basis and look forward to an exciting journey ahead!

A fans forum will also be announced in due course for you to meet Simon and the committee team, enabling us to engage and share our rebuild project ideas with you.

Enjoy the summer!