Halesowen Town Football Club have announced their new managerial duo after the departure of John Hill last week.

​Former Hednesford Town Manager, Rob Smith, will take over the first team manager role at the Grove, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in non-league football having previously managed at AFC Telford and Redditch United as well as Hednesford Town.

​Joining Rob will be new Assistant Manager Larry Chambers, the two have worked together at both AFC Telford and Hednesford Town. Commenting on their appointment Director of Football Keith McKenna said:

‘’We're totally delighted to appoint Rob and Larry to Halesowen Town. With their experience and management credentials, I think they are a perfect fit for us.

"Their record speaks for itself and, with Rob playing for the club previously, they fully understand the history and fabric of what we are all about and hope the fans get right behind them as we start to build a new era and hopefully move up the table.’’

​The duo have had success in many county cups with the clubs they have managed previously as well as goof progression in the FA Cup and guided AFC Telford to successive Conference play off finals.

Rob and Larry will be in charge from Saturday’s visit of Stratford Town to the Grove.