Redditch United's new boss is cutting his teeth in management after an impressive playing career north of the border.

The Scottish striker starred for Dundee United in the top flight before stepping down with Arbroath.

He returned to Division One with Brechin City before joining non-league Gloucester City.

A brief stint with neighbours Bromsgrove Rovers was curtailed when he suffered a hip injury.

Brown was player-assistant manager at Halesowen Harriers before taking over as manager.

And after a brief spell as assistant manager at Stourbridge, Brown joined Banks's League Premier Division Stourport as manager replacing Redditch United-bound Phil Mullen.

Swifts won promotion to the Midland Alliance, and to the Dr Martens Western two seasons later before Brown joined United last Thursday.