National League
FC Halifax Town have acted quickly to appoint Pete Wild’s successor.
Wild left for League Two outfit Barrow a few days ago and his assistant Chris Millington will take over at The Shay.
Millington has been at Wild’s side throughout the last three seasons and has played a vital role in their superb league placings.
A statement said: “Having been the previous Assistant Manager supporting Pete Wild, Chris has been with the Club for three seasons.
“During that time he has contributed significantly to the improvement in our league position and during that period the Club has achieved three top ten positions two of which included play-off campaigns.
“It is strongly felt that continuity if at all possible is a positive way to move forward and build on the current foundations.
“Chris has been very keen to demonstrate both his passion for the Club and his desire and ability to be allowed to progress into the position of First Team Manager.
“As we have striven to do with previous appointments, we are delighted not only to give players opportunities to further their careers, we are also pleased to do the same for managers.
“We wish Chris every success in his new role and the job starts immediately to build a squad for the 2022-23 season.
“We will also be seeking to appoint a new ‘Assistant Manager’ in the next couple of weeks.
“We wish Chris every success in his new appointment.”
Millington was previously first team coach at Curzon Ashton and he also assisted Frank Sinclair at Hednesford Town.
He worked with Wild for several years as the pair ran Oldham Athletic’s youth team before stepping up to the first team.
They then enjoyed their greatest moment of beating Premier League Fulham in the FA Cup.