Ossett United appoint new manager

Last season, Grant helped the Nailers secure promotion to the Northern Premier League via the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division play-offs.

Before his successful tenure at Belper, Grant was first team manager of Ossett Town, where he achieved significant success, taking the team to the 2016/17 play-off final.

He arrives at Inglefield on a deal until the end of the 2023/24 season, and will take charge of the squad for the first time this weekend away at Long Eaton United.

On his appointment, Black said: “Ossett United is a club I have watched with interest since the merger in 2018, and following the great time we had in my spell as Ossett Town manager earlier in my career, I have always had an eye on a possible return to Ossett to take on the new United role.

“I know most of the board well and really do want to help the club achieve their realistic aspiration of securing promotion to the Northern Premier League Premier Division.

“We may not do it this season, although we will give it a good go so buckle in!

“Ossett have a good basis of a squad, and with the addition of some additional players I will be bringing in, I’m confident that we can very quickly start putting points on the board and climbing the league table.”

Sheepicorns chairman James Rogers said: “Many fans of Ossett United have been long admirers of Grant Black following his achievements at both Ossett Town and Belper Town.

"We are delighted that we have been able to secure his services, along with Mick Norbury, David Brown and Ryan Pugh, all of whom have strong connections with one or both or our predecessors, Ossett Albion and Ossett Town.

“Grant brings with him great experience and many achievements for his relatively short career in management, and we are confident that he is the right man for the job and will relish the prospect of getting Ossett United back up the league table and competing for honours.”

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