John Lawless appointed manager of Prestatyn Town

Prestatyn Town have appointed John Lawless as their new first-team manager. 

Lawless succeeds Neil Gibson, who stood down from his role as Seasiders boss last week.

He will be assisted by David Mannix, Lee Dickson and Ryan Turner.

Lawless’ experience in the Welsh system comes from playing for Aberystwyth and The New Saints, he has also played for Colwyn Bay.

In a lengthy statement penned by club chairman Jamie Welsh, he said: “This has been a crazy few weeks at the club; never in my mind did I think we would need to go out and find a new management team and players after all the effort we put in over the summer to keep last season’s squad, but that has been the case.

“The minute John called me and expressed his interest in the position, I knew we had a great candidate for the job.

“The passion and energy in which he spoke convinced me was the right man. 

“I just ask all Prestatyn Town fans to give the lads a chance to put a team out on the pitch that makes you proud.

“Last season’s team has gone. It’s devastating that you’re not supporting a Cymru Premier side but our aim remains the same – to win the league, whenever it may start, and get this club promoted and back among the top tier of Welsh football.”