Alfreton Town: Chris Moyses replaces John McDermott as manager

Wayne Bradley
Alfreton Town chairman Wayne Bradley appointed John McDermott in May 2017

Alfreton Town have appointed ex-Lincoln boss Chris Moyses as their new manager after parting company with John McDermott after less than eight months.

The Reds are 18th in National League North after 25 games, one point clear of the relegation zone.

"I recognise the challenge ahead of us and it's certainly a challenge," Moyses, 52, told the club website.external-link

McDermott, 48, played 754 games for Grimsby during a 20-year career and was appointed as Alfreton boss in May 2017.

Chairman Wayne Bradley said: "The season has not shaped the way we wanted. It's been a tough season. It makes sense to move on."

Assistant manager Karl Lenighan and first-team coach Chris Millington have also left the club.

"I want to thank John and his backroom staff for efforts," Bradley added. "John, Karl and Chris go with our best wishes for the future. It was a decision the club had to make."

Moyses, who stepped down as Imps boss in May 2016 after 18 months in charge, will be joined at Alfreton by assistant manager Andy McMillan and coach Lee Beevers.