29-01-2025
What's being said after new management team put in place at Barnton
BARNTON have looked close to home to appoint new joint managers.
After an impressive spell in charge of Lostock Gralam, the Villagers' chiefs have taken Lewis Wood and Craig Humphries on board.
The pair will be joined by coach Adam Blades, who also arrives from Lostock, and the new management team will officially take charge on Monday.
Dave Bryning, Chris Royle, and Gary Bryning will oversee the team for Saturday's game at Wolverhampton Sporting Community.
The aim now is to attempt to survive in North West Counties League First Division South, where they are currently tangled up in a relegation battle.
Barnton chairman Dave Bryning said: 'For us as a committee, they were the stand-out candidates.
'They've done very well at Lostock, setting up a fit and well-organised team that is hard to beat and has achieved success.
'The other draw for us was the local element. They both know the area inside out, and there isn't a player in Northwich that they don't know about.
'We want that local core in the side, which will help us grow as a community club.'
During their tenure at Lostock, Wood and Humphries led the team to victory in the JP Parker Cup for the first time in 54 years.
Additionally, they guided the club to a second-place finish in the Premier Division, marking Lostock's highest-ever placing in the Cheshire Football League.
Humphries said: 'We are delighted to be part of a fantastic club with such a rich history. Our ambition aligns with the club's, and it's time to get the club back up the league.'
Wood added: 'As local lads, we're hoping the community can get behind us and really support both us and the club moving forward.
'We'll work tirelessly to bring back the good times, along with that family feel the club is looking for.'
Their first game in charge will be at home against Eccleshall next Wednesday, kick-off 7.45pm.
