A new chief Rook

Lewes this morning announced the appointment of Hugo Langton as their new manager. Hugo effectively replaces Darren Freeman, who left the club for a new career opportunity in mid October.

Ross Standen and Tony Coade, who have acted as caretaker managers since Darren's departure, will now return to their coaching duties.

Hugo was most recently head coach at National League South Welling United. He left Park View Road in January.

He was previously at Eastbourne Borough, Bromley, Thamesmead Town and Hastings United, has a large collection of UEFA coaching qualifications, is a highly regarded coach, and has worked as a scout for a number of professional clubs. His first match in charge of the club will be at home to Hornchurch tomorrow night, where he will attempt to rectify a disastrous home record which has seen the Rooks win only one home match this season.

Read more on this appointment by visiting the Lewes website, here.

Image: James Boyes.