GRAYS Athletic has confirmed the appointment of Lewis Clark as new first team player-manager.

Jordan Clark and Ollie Muldoon will take up positions as assistant managers as part of the new leadership team.

A statement from the Isthmian North fan-owned club says: "Throughout what has been a challenging period for the club following Mitch Hahn's departure, Lewis, Jordan and Ollie have demonstrated exactly the qualities we believe are needed to take the club forward.

"We have been hugely impressed by their passion, drive, commitment and communication, together with the ambition and professionalism they have shown during a difficult time for everyone connected with Grays Athletic.

"Their enthusiasm for the challenge ahead and their desire to help build something positive at the club have been clear from the outset.

"As we begin this new chapter, we would like to wish Lewis, Jordan and Ollie every success in their respective positions.

"Now is the time for everyone connected with Grays Athletic to come together.

"We ask every supporter, shareholder and member of the Blues family to get behind the new management team, give them your full support and help create the positive atmosphere needed as we move forward together."