Garforth Town have announced that experienced manager Paul Marshall has become the new boss at the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side.

The Miners announced on Wednesday night the departure of Rob Hunter by mutual consent, ending his spell of more than three years in charge of the club.

A spokesperson said: "We would at this point like to thank Rob for all of his commitment, efforts and hard work.

"We wish him well for the future, and he and his family will always be made welcome at Garforth Town."

Marshall's appointment was then announced earlier today in a statement that read: "Paul doesn't need any introductions as he has a long and successful track record managing teams.

"These include Harrogate Town, Harrogate Railway, Goole, Bridlington Town, Tadcaster Albion and most recently Pickering Town who he guided to promotion to the Northern Premier League.

"We warmly welcome Paul and also wish to announce that Mark Smitheringale will be staying on as assistant manager and also Mike Reynolds remaining as first team coach.

"Our next game on Saturday away at Eccleshill United on Non League Day will see the start of the next era with Paul at the helm.

"Thank you to everyone who had already expressed an interest in the role as, just like Her Majesty's Government, news was leaked over the last few days."