MILTON United have appointed Marcus Brown as manager for their 2016/17 Uhlsport Hellenic League campaign.

Brown, who served as assistant to outgoing boss Paul Bedwell, will be assisted by Tom Austin – stepping up from a playing role – and James Hicks, who are joint owners of Serious4Sport Coaching.

Midfielder Matt Biddle has been appointed captain.

Chairman Andy Burchette said: “I think we have got just the right balance of experience and talent in this new set-up.

“Each one of the team is well known to us and we feel that as such these guys deserve an opportunity.

“The club is confident that not only will they take it on, but they could very well be successful.”