Chesterfield hero Glynn Hurst named manager of non-league side

The 44-year-old, who had three seasons at the Spireites between 2001 and 2004, has taken over at the North West Counties Football League side.

He was previously reserve team manager at Northern Premier League Marine FC.

Hurst famously scored an 88th minute winner for Chesterfield against Luton Town on the last day of the 2003/2004 season to avoid relegation from the old Division Two.

Hurst said: “We are delighted to be given this opportunity at Ashton Town Football Club, and we are fortunate to inherit a squad that has set the benchmark for the future. Our aim is to create a team that plays excellent football on a consistent basis.

"We like to play an attractive, attacking style of football and so we hope the fans get behind the team and enjoy the journey.”

Hurst will be assisted by Lee Bignell, who was in charge of Ashton this season until the season was halted in March, and head of football Neil Hanson.

Ashton chairman, Mark Hayes, said: "I am thoroughly delighted to bring in Glynn, but it was equally important for Lee to be part of our plans too as he has been key to our progression over the last three years.

"Glynn is someone I have watched and followed as a player, to now, as an extremely highly rated and respected young manager. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Marine FC for their co-operation with this appointment.”