The
44-year-old was previously in charge at Colne and Radcliffe and succeeds Carl
Macaulay at Wincham Park.
Macken is well known from his playing days at
Manchester City, Preston North End, Crystal Palace and Barnsley, amongst
others, as well as for winning international caps for Republic of Ireland.
Macken
told https://www.wittonalbionfc.co.uk:
“I am delighted to accept this opportunity to manage this club and I am looking
forward to the challenge ahead at Witton Albion, a club with a very good
history, passionate supporters and great volunteers who all work extremely hard
for the football club.
“If
we pull together and work hard, I am sure we can get this club back up the
league.
Witton’s
acting chairman Graham Wood added: “Jon has some exciting ideas for the future
development of our club and we look forward to working together to bring
competitive and entertaining football to our fans in the coming seasons.
“It
is vitally important that the Witton Albion fans get behind our new manager and
the new squad of players that Jon will be assembling over the next few weeks”. |