Heybridge Swifts have appointed experienced striker Lee Boylan onto their coaching staff.
Boylan, who was with Maldon & Tiptree last season, will also be registered as a player as last season's play-off semi-finalists look to have another strong campaign.
The move comes after Paul Golby stood down from his role at Scraley Road due to other commitments.
Boylan, 35, has enjoyed a long career in non-league football, having started his career in the famed West Ham United youth system.
His most prolific spell was with Canvey Island in the Conference, while he has also played for Chelmsford City, Cambridge and Stevenage in his career.
Manager Jody Brown told Swifts' website: "Paul has not turned his back on the club, he will continue to be part of what we are trying to build, he can no longer commit to the assistant role.
"He was great with the lads and has an infectious personality, so he will be missed.
"Lee's pedigree as a non league goalscorer has been almost untouchable over the years, his professional upbringing at West Ham United make him a great role model for our younger players
"This promotion shows the direction we are taking the club and the bond and flow we want to develop from the U9s all the way to the first team."
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