The former Gorleston, Wroxham, Chelmsford City and Lowestoft Town striker takes up the role vacated by Mark Willis, who left the Royals last month to take up a coaching position in Dubai.

Matty Lay, who played a valuable role in the first team management structure last season, will continue in a similar position, whilst Rob Moore has been promoted to first team coach from the reserves.

Three other new additions see Robert McKechnie join the club to assist both first team and reserves on match days and with coaching, Ian Barber will be taking on the goalkeeping coaching role with Darren Moore helping with coaching and scouting.

Kirkley chairman Paul Underdown believes McGee's knowledge of Step 5 football will stand the club in good stead.

He told the club`s website: "Gary sprung to mind straight away when we learned Mark was leaving and we are really happy with his experience of the level we play at.

"He will bring a wealth of experience and we are really happy to have him on board. The club would like to thank Mark Willis for all his hard work, and we wish him well out in Dubai".