After a difficult 2019/20 campaign was brought to a close, Stafford parted company with Fearn’s co-manager Alex Meechan and are currently advertising for a new head coach.

Fearn, who has 30 years` experience in senior roles in business, has joined the club’s Board of Directors.

He told https://www.staffordrangersfc.co.uk: “In the two years I have been involved with the Rangers already I have developed a great affection for the club and an affinity with the staff, supporters and directors.

"It has been a disappointing time for fans on the pitch, we made some mistakes, but this role has been on the cards for some time and I can’t wait to get started.

“The challenge which lies ahead is immense especially with the current crisis but the Stand Together initiative shows just what we can do off the pitch and we must now build something to show what we can do on it.

"I believe I can be instrumental in securing a bright future for the football club and will always be there for fans to talk to win, lose or draw.”

The head coach will be responsible for team selection, tactics, training regimes and player recruitment, though any discussions regarding player terms will be led by Fearn.

Fearn’s football CV includes the likes of Nuneaton Borough, Chester, Kidderminster Harriers and Stalybridge Celtic.