New deal and new responsibilities for Haworth

As part of a re-structuring of the club’s football operations, current Academy Head Dave Sullivan will leave the role after two and a half years.

Academy chairman, Ian Milligan, said: “Following the restructure, we are fortunate to have such a high calibre individual as Simon to head our football operations.

“Having made a strong start with the First Team, we are excited to have an ex Wales international to now lead the Academy.

“Our football plans will be fully integrated across the club and Simon has a busy 2019 ahead of him to forge strong links with schools, local professional and amateur clubs. Simon will also be the main link with our education partner, Tameside College.”

Haworth, who has signed a new long-term contract, added: “Firstly, I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to head all football development at Stalybridge Celtic and would like to carry on the good work of Dave Sullivan and Danny Yves at the Academy.

“I am looking forward to getting started and the Academy has a huge bearing on the success of the First Team and the whole club moving forward.

“It is my job now to build a strong academy with high numbers of students and a high level of quality.

“There is an awful lot of hard work needed at Stalybridge Celtic and this is another facet of the football club, along with the First Team and the Commercial side that we are trying to improve.”