AVELEY FC have announced the manager who will succeed outgoing Danny Scopes when the club start their Isthmian Premier campaign next season.

Scopes recently announced  he was standing down at the end of the Vanarama National South season, after the club were unable to avoid relegation.

The new man in the Parkside hot seat is Brett Munyard, whose most recent managerial appointment was at Maldon & Tiptree. 

Munyard only took over at Maldon in Mid November last year after leaving Brightlingsea Regent. 

He took the Jammers on a nine match unbeaten run - which was only ended on New Year's Day in defeat by Sporting Bengal United. 

That was followed two days later by his surprise dismissal, in advance of a takeover of the Isthmian North club by millionaires Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow who appointed high-profile Kevin Horlock,

That prompted Munyard to say: "'Unfortunately my time at Maldon has come to an end.

"The team have been top drawer since I arrived and achieved all objectives set! The potential new owners are brilliant and I wish nothing but success for all involved. All the best for the future."

Munyard had joined Regent from White Ensign in November 2021. In his time at Ensign he oversaw two promotions, from Step Seven to Step Five. 

 He took over with Regent in nineteenth place in Pitching In Isthmian Premier, having lost eight consecutive games, and steered them to safety, but couldn't repeat the feat in 22-23, when they were relegated to the North Division. Last season saw them finish eighth. 

Speaking about Aveley's new appointment Chief Executive Craig Johnson said: "I am delighted with the calibre of applications that we received for the first team managers position.

"I am pleased to announce that after many hours of deliberation we have chosen Brett Munyard as our Manager for the 2025/26 season.

"Brett is a young, hungry and enthusiast manager who has had a great start to his managerial career, and his vision for the future matches that of ours.

We congratulate Brett on his appointment, and I know our fans will welcome into the Aveley family."

Millers's next boss said: "Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to Aveley Football Club for giving me this great opportunity. I'm absolutely delighted to be here and feel very proud to be given the responsibility to lead this club into a new chapter.

"It is extremely big boots to fill after the great job Danny had done here, but I guarantee I will work tirelessly up to make this club successful once again. I cannot wait to get started."