With the new season just days away, Yate Town FC can confirm the following changes in their backroom staff. Fans already know about James Hicks’ appointment as the new kit manager at National League Forest Green Rovers, where he will be working with their new team manager, Robbie Savage.
Mike Hickery is now the club’s new kitman and has been working with James Hicks recently as he slots into his new role.
Mike Hickery
With Joe Holbrook continuing his studies at Cardiff University and being offered a job working with Bristol Rovers youngsters, the post of analysist has been taken up by Harry Howarth. Harry comes from Peterborough and went to university there to study Sports and Exercise Science. During his studies he worked at Peterborough United and has also been involved with Peterborough Sports and Kettering Town. He has now re-located to Bristol and with be a real asset as the club’s new analyst.
Harry Howarth
Also joining, as a coach, is Will Morford, who Yate Town team manager, Darren Mullings, played with whilst they were both at Gloucester City. Will played 10 seasons for the Tigers and has also been assistant coach at Gloucester City, Hereford United and Cirencester, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge with him.
Will Morford
He will be assisted by goalkeeping coach, Rich Guest and Nuno Felix also remains on the coaching staff.
With Chris Cooke departing, a familiar face in Ben Emery, who was at the club last season, will take over fully the role of Sports Therapist.