Lichfield City FC’s new management team will be hoping for a positive start to their reign when they entertain Kidsgrove Athletic Reserves.
Former Walsall striker Gary Birch has been appointed alongside Gavin Hurren, who has played for the likes of Tamworth, Mansfield and Crawley.
They replace Simon Bell who had a short spell in charge after the departure of Paul Holt earlier in the season.
City will be hoping their new management team – who also had spells playing at Chasetown – will provide stability and reignite their Midland Football League Division One campaign.
But first they face the prospect of a Staffordshire Vase tie at home tomorrow (October 11).
The fixture will give Birch and Hurren the chance to assess their squad – and they could have defender Jon Huckfield available again after he returned to training this week following a rib injury.
Kick-off at Brownsfield Park is at 3pm.
