Chapman returns to the role having spent nine years in charge between February 2011 and January 2020.

He resigned to take some time away from football, but now returns to the club rejuvenated and ready for the challenge.

In what has been an unprecedented and difficult year Harlow, along with other clubs up and down the country, have had to overcome a number of difficulties since the start of the season, including impacts on revenue and budgets, player injuries, and changes to the match-day experience for both players and supporters alike.

The team have struggled for results during this period, and chairman Tom Cunningham now feels that the time is right to appoint a manager with experience and a track-record of building a competitive squad who can guide the club forward.

The club have placed on record its thanks to Dave Collis, who has worked incredibly hard to provide a level of stability during what has been an extremely turbulent time.