Baris NCEL Premier Division side Selby Town have announced a change of manager at the Rigid Group Stadium.

A statement from the club reads: "It is with regret that Selby Town have parted company with manager Leon Sewell after only nine games in charge.

"Selby Town felt that a change was needed sooner rather than later after the team had managed only two points from their opening nine fixtures.

"The season is already a quarter of the way through for the club and, if they are to avoid relegation this term, a change was thought necessary now.

"The club would like to thank Leon, for all his hard work and commitment to the club, and wish him every success in the future.

"Selby Town have wasted no time in appointing Leon's successor. It was important that a manager was put in place as soon as possible as the club are in a perilous position, and he will need to get to know the strengths of the team as soon as possible, especially in time for their next league fixture away at Arnold Town on October 1st.

"Dave Heard has been appointed this week as new first team manager, and he will be bringing coach Duncan McNaughton with him.

"Dave has managed and coached in just about every standard League down from the Blue Square, and in most recent times had a 6 year spell at Harrogate Town.

"In his final season at Harrogate Town as the Reserve Team Manager/Coach he won the Lancashire Football League Title.

"Dave is looking forward to this new challenge at Selby Town F.C.

"Dave wants to improve the football at the club for both now and the future.

"Dave has said 'We are looking forward to a long and successful time at the Club pushing forward and not looking back at the past.'

"Selby Town are looking forward to the new management team turning the fortunes of the club around as soon as is possible, and that starts this week with an FA Vase tie at home to Winterton Rangers on Saturday."