GORNAL Athletic have appointed Brendon Wilkinson as the club's new manager.

The Peacocks are again looking to mount a promotion push in Division One of the West Midlands League after missing out last term.

Wilkinson has never managed at West Midlands League level before but has previously had a successful spell with Woodcross at Sunday League level.

He will be joined at Garden Walk by assistant Craig Love and coaches Mike Roberton and Dan Crudgington.

Club director Kevin Williams is happy to hand Wilkinson an opportunity.

He said: "We are pleased to announce Brendon as our new manager. He hasn't managed at this level before but we are more than happy to give him a chance.

"We are in the process of rebuilding all levels of the club and hopefully he'll help us do that.

"He also brings good people with him that have good player contacts as well.

"We are glad to get him in now because the season will soon be starting and we need to start planning. Hopefully we can push for promotion again."