Caldicot Town appoint former Cardiff City professional as manager

Caldicot Town have appointed Tony Wallis as their new First Team manager after Mark Williams stood down following the clubs relegation to Division Two.

Wallis had had four years of professional football with Cardiff City before going into a career of Sports Development, where he is currently a Lecturer at the University of South Wales.

The Caldicot Town board released a statement on the reshuffle of their management staff and recent appointment of Wallis.

New Team Management updates @CaldicotTownAFC pic.twitter.com/KVekB4uJsB

— Steve Bright (@SteveTBright) May 11, 2017

On taking the role, Wallis expressed his delight in being given the role and announced that he will shy away from playing now as he focuses on management.

“I am excited and privileged to be appointed in my first managerial opportunity.

After meeting with the board it was clear we shared the same ambitions and we are prepared to work together to take the club in the right direction.”

The Monmouthshire based side have shuffled their backroom staff as the club go in a new direction.

Tony Wallis will be assisted by Andrew Wenzel who steps up to the role after playing for Caldicot over the years, with the return to the club a delight to the new manager.

“I’m delighted to have secured the services of another former player in Andrew Wenzel who will now take on an invaluable coaching assistant role alongside myself and existing experienced staff members Julian Williams and John Burrows.

After suffering relegation last season after promotion the year before, the former Risca United forward says the focus is now on achieving the best for the club.

“The disappointment of last season is already firmly behind us, with our minds now solely focused on plans and what we can achieve.

I can’t wait to begin working with the squad as we aim to be a competitive force in Division Two next season.”

(Featured Image: Samuel Williams)