Chris Hughes lands Newtown job
Chris Hughes has been named as the new manager of Newtown, succeeding Bernard McNally who departed the Welsh Premier club to become head of youth at Shrewsbury Town.
Hughes, 34, was in his fourth season as assistant manager at Prestatyn Town, having previously been involved as No.2 at Buckley Town, Rhyl and Caersws. As a player, he was a midfielder/striker with Buckley.
A sports development officer with Wrexham Borough Council, Hughes has also worked with the Welsh Football Trust in the past and holds the UEFA A licence.
"I wanted the opportunity to be No.1 at a Welsh Premier club and to test myself with a stable club, which Newtown is renowned to be," he said.
"It was too good an opportunity to miss. I know the players and what Bernie McNally has achieved on a low budget is remarkable and I am determined to keep their fine form going."
