Maltby Main have announced that Louis Axcell will be joining their management team as assistant to Scott Mason and alongside John Crossland.

The news comes after Main revealed earlier in the week that joint boss Mark Askwith had to step down from his role at the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division club due to work commitments.

A statement from the Miners said about Axcell's arrival: "We are very pleased he's agreed to join us and brings in a great deal of knowledge for us to keep building on last season.

"Louis has played in the Dr Martens League (now Evo-Stik) and he has won the NCEL Premier Division with Buxton as well as the Division One title and the League Cup with Dinnington Town.

"He has his UEFA B Level coaching badge and been successful on the coaching and management teams at Handsworth FC Reserves/U18s.

"We also appreciate and thank everyone at Handsworth for allowing Louis to take up the position with us. They've made it very easy to happen for him."

Axcell's added to everyone involved at the club : "I'm keen to get started already and have been looking forward to meeting you all tonight and getting to know what you all do and also what I have to offer."

Photo (from left to right): Louis Axcell, Scott Mason, John Crossland