....thorough recruitment process, they have appointed Alex Walsh as their new manager.

Walsh takes on the role with immediate effect and he replaces Gareth Neathey, who stepped down from the role last month due to work commitments.

Walsh is a highly ambitious coach who joins the club directly from Bostik League South East neighbours Haywards Heath Town, where he was assistant-manager and his experience includes management of the Lewes academy and high-profile roles within the academy structure at Brighton & Hove Albion.

He already holds a number of coaching qualifications, including his UEFA B License and is currently working towards his UEFA A.

Walsh was selected from a number of excellent candidates because of his commitment to player development, his knowledge of the game in the area and how his personality and character fit with the principles of the club.

Walsh told http://www.loxwoodfc.co.uk: "I am delighted to have been appointed as manager at Loxwood FC.

"I would like to thank the club's committee for giving me the opportunity and I'm looking forward to working with the staff and players at the club."

Chairman Mark Lacey added: "After having such a great quality of applicants for our vacancy it is fantastic to be able to announce Alex as our first-team manager.

“I am very confident that he will stabilise and move the club forward and I wish him a very warm welcome into the Loxwood family".