Brodie concluded his playing career at Skelmersdale, scoring 9 goals in 39 appearances, before becoming joint manager at North West Counties League side Ashton Athletic last year.

A statement from the club reads: "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Brodie as first team manager.

"Many of you will be familiar with Richard Brodie as a former player and coach for the Blues."

A statement from Ashton Athletic also confirmed the news, saying: "The club have accepted the resignation of player and joint manager Richard Brodie.

"Brodie's former club, Skelmersdale United, approached him and offered him the vacant manager's job which he accepted.

"Brodie joined the Yellows in October 2021 to take up his first footsteps into management.

"The club would like to place on record our thanks for the last 11 months and wish him well in his future career."

The former England C international was named as the Conference Premier player of the year in 2009/10, when he was also in the division's team of the year, having scored 26 league goals for York City that term.

The much-travelled striker has also taken in spells with the likes of Crawley Town, Gateshead, Aldershot Town, Stockport County and Skem.