Youth team search for new boss (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Youth team search for new boss

9:48am Wednesday 27th June 2007 in Football By Gazette Sport Reporter

WILTSHIRE FA are looking to appoint a new youth team manager to take charge of the County under 18s.

Former Swindon Town star Paul Bodin has ruled himself out of the running despite guiding the team to a 4-1 victory over Oxfordshire in the final of the Mick Parry South West Cup.

Bodin, who took temporary charge after former boss Mel Gingell was sacked earlier this year, is busy with his commitments to Swindon's Centre of Excellence and New College.

But the former Welsh international has offered to act in an advisory capacity to the successful candidate.

Wiltshire FA secretary Mike Benson said: "Paul was very kind to step in and help us last season. Unfortunately he has lots of other commitments but he has offered to help us in any way he can.

"We're just looking to get the best possible person who is qualified to do the job. Like any job in football, it's what you make of it that counts.

"The new man will have the full support of the Wilts FA and the clubs to ensure they get the best players. They will be expected to work closely with the under 16s manager because we want these young lads to progress."

Only applicants with FA Level 3 coaching qualification or above may apply for the post.

Those interested should send their application letter along with a CV to: The County Secretary, Wiltshire County FA, 18 Covingham Square, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5AA. The closing date for applications July 14.