KIDLINGTON have unveiled former player Gordon Geary as their new first team manager.

Geary will be assisted by Keith Appleton, Paul Harwood and Gary Johnson.

The quartet replace the outgoing managerial team of Paul Lee, Kelvin Alexis and Matt Hayward.

Geary gained his first management experience as assistant at Abingdon Town during their Ryman League days, and has also been reserve team boss at both Oxford City and Kidlington.

A statement from Kidlington said: “The club is indebted to Paul, Kelvin and Matt for the superb work they have done in the last three seasons, where the club have cemented itself as a serious contender in the Hellenic League Premier Division.

“We wish them all the very best for the future.”

Geary said: “I hope that all of last season’s players will return to the club when training restarts.”

Also leaving the club are reserve team management team of Steve McMahon, Mick Hickey and Joe Hughes.

The club’s successful youth team will again be run by Mick Trafford, Bob Sherlock and Barry Hiles, while the veterans team will be managed by Darren McNamara.