JD is a former professional player with spells at Manchester City and Mansfield Town FC and his management career includes periods at Harrowby United, Newark and Sherwood United with coaching positions held at AFC Mansfield and Long Eaton United.

Rudy has had several promotion successes at step 4 and 5 including Teversal, Rainworth, Scarborough Ath, AFC Mansfield and also managed at Eastwood Town, Long Eaton United and Pickering Town.

Joining the coaching squad will be Goalkeeper Coach, Graeme Rodger who has held similar positions at AFC Mansfield and Loughborough Students.

All three will commence immediately on planning for the forthcoming season and will meet the playing squad early next week. We welcome all three to the club and wish them every success for the forthcoming season.

Look out over the weekend for a full video interview with JD and Rudy on our official website and socials.