Graham Nicholas is the new manager of Ossett Town
Graham Nicholas will take charge of Garforth Town for the final time on Saturday in the FA Vase tie with Hebburn after being named as the new manager of Ossett Town.
Nicholas was the “outstanding” candidate of the interview process that finished yesterday (Tuesday).
He replaces John Reed, who left by mutual consent following the 1-1 draw with Kendal Town on Saturday.
His first game at the helm will be the Doodson Sport Cup tie at Goole on November 10th.
Ossett chairman James Rogers said: “After the departure of John Reed we sat down and considered what qualities we wanted in the next manager of this football club.
“Graham is a highly respected and ambitious young manager and was the unanimous choice of the selection panel to be installed as Ossett Town’s new manager.
“Graham will work closely with the coaching staff we already have in place, with Dave Merris continuing in his role of Assistant Manager and John Francis as Development coach.”
Nicholas was actually a contender for the job when Craig Elliott left in February 2014 and impressed in interview back then.
He has since guided Garforth to two mid-table finishes in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division and to the final of the West Riding County Cup on one occasion.
Garforth are seeking applications for the first team manager’s role and interested parties are asked to contact secretary@garforthtown.net.
The Miners want to have their new man in place by the visit of Parkgate on November 7th.
A bit disrespectful from osset town announcing their new manager when Garforth have a very important f.a. vase game on Saturday. Could they not have announced it after the Garforth tie.? The present manager is going to have no interest in the result whatever happens! Surprised Garforth have not asked him to go now and got someone like stalwart Andy Hawksworth to to take charge of the game.
I agree thats its become messy , what happens if there is a replay ? they will be in the dugout but we all know that they are leaving