Chairman Gary Hutchinson told https://durhamcityafc.co.uk: “We had numerous applicants and we thank all of them for applying but after speaking to both coaches we felt as though the club could progress and they have great ambition to take the club forward.”

Inness (pictured) left his role at Carlisle United to become Durham manager and is a UEFA A badge holder also worked at Newcastle United and was also the women`s first team manager. He worked at the Newcastle foundation and the successful Monkseaton Academy football team he has numerous qualifications to go along with.

Fintoft is a UEFA B badge holder and also worked at the Newcastle United foundation and the women`s development team manager. He was also at Newcastle University where he was team coach and was assistant at Alnwick Town and on management teams at Wolviston and Brandon United and brings Northern League experience with him.

Hutchinson added: “They are more than willing to work with the current lads which is something Olivier Bernard and myself thought was important as we have some good young talent but are under no illusions we need a bit experience in the team and the task ahead”.