The former FC United of Manchester and Ashton United player joins LR having been manager at AFC Monton last season winning the Murray Trophy in the Manchester League.

He is joined alongside his two brothers Jamie and Mark who will form his management team providing a large knowledge base and experience of the non-league scene.

The club conducted interviews in the past week after receiving many applications and a decision was made by the club committee on Friday.

Chairman Shaun Lynch told the club’s website: “When Nick stepped down and the news broke about us needing a new manager, I was inundated with applicants. I wanted to get someone in asap to galvanise the lads already signed on and obviously sign more players to get us out of the bottom three.

"We did 7 face-to-face interviews, all quality people who I would give the job to. Chris and his team got the job through us loving his passion, ideas, network of players and I’d already had managers in higher leagues who have worked with Chris and know him highly recommending him and his brothers. I can’t wait to see what happens from here on in, I’ve got a feeling we’re in for good times”.

Martin Fallon