The Lang Jacks have acted swiftly to appoint Matty Pattison’s replacement and Convery comes in having previous experience at playing and managing in the Northern League.

Convery, who played professionally for the likes of Darlington, York City and Cambridge United, knows how big the task is to keep Whickham in the division.

Convery played in the Northern League for Bedlington Terriers before moving to Newcastle Benfield, where he would then make the step into management.

His role at Benfield was his first in management, where he was in charge for two-and-a-half years.

He has brought in former Gateshead and York midfielder Steve Bowey as his assistant manager.

Bowey has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the game, especially at this level.

The pair were team-mates at York.