Eastwood CFC are delighted to announce the appointment of James Jepson as the club’s new 1st Team Manager, with Donal Flynn as Assistant Manager and Richard Dawkins as 1st Team Coach.

The club have been working hard to make sure the next management team are the best fit for all involved. After interviews with a number of potential candidates, we have decided that James and his team are the management team that understands the clubs’ ethos and will promote the clubs philosophy.

Eastwood CFC Chairman, Jamie Bennett stated “I am delighted with the appointment” and has added:

“After several interviews with some extremely talented and experienced individuals, my senior members of staff and I thought that James would promote all aspects of our “one club” philosophy."

"James has some exciting plans for our younger players and has aspirations of providing mentorship, development and improvement throughout our pathways to see progression into first-team football."

"James brings with him a wealth of playing experience with his tally of football achievements and will pass on this knowledge to our younger players. James comes to us with 11 games left and we are using this time to rebuild for a promotion push next season. There are exciting times ahead and I hope all the supporters will get behind us for the ride”.

New boss, James Jepson has also said:

“Myself and my team are delighted to take up the position with ECFC. After speaking with the Chairman, it seems that we have the same focus and methodology to move the club forwards."

"The club will see myself, Donal and Richard at various age group training sessions and matches and we will be focusing on the Academy and Development sides, looking to develop and educate our players moving through the ranks. We understand the one club mentality and are looking forward to taking on this role and progress the club in the right direction."

" The location and facilities at ECFC are second to none and we will strive to create a healthy, competitive and progressive football club. The facilities themselves will attract a good standard of player. We look forward to the task in hand."

The club are still talking to potential targets to be a part of the 1st Team Backroom Staff.

Look out for exclusive interviews with the new man in charge on Sunday evening! Twitter: @eatswoodcfc and Facebook: Eastwood Community Football Club.

The club would like to thank Dave Lilley, Simon Bryant, Matt Ottley and Paul Rockley for taking interim charge, in the lead up to today’s fixture against Rainworth Miners Welfare.

Dave will now return to his familiar role of Director of Football, with Bryant returning to take charge of the Eastwood CFC U18 Youth Team.

We look forward to a bright and successful future under the new management team.