With Jason Scrivens taking the reins as development manager, Blythe has moved quickly to secure Soule in a move that adds a wealth of experience to the club management team.

Soule came in for the last few games of the season and already knows Blythe and the squad of players and is excited to take up the role.

He told the club`s website: "I'm delighted to be linking up with Mat and a squad of such potential. I have a lot of time for this great club and I'm so pleased to be able to help continue the shoots of recovery we saw last season. Mat and Jason did a great job last term and it will be great to carry that on this term. The development side as well is of vital importance to this club and it is my ethos that we are all one club and work and train together. It may be a while before we can get going - but I can't wait to get started!"

Soule has a wealth of coaching experience including head coach to Gloucestershire FA Representative under-16 and under-18 squads between 2010 and 2016 and was manager at Stonehouse between 2017 and 2019. 

He also has a UEFA B Coaching Certificate.