MARK Smith has been elected the new chairman of Leigh & Bransford Badgers FC.

A recently qualified FA coach, Mark picks up the reigns at the junior Charter Standard club at an exciting time of development.

The club has a vacancy for a secretary and requires football coaches due to increasing membership and expansion next year.

The current club secretary, Sharon Miles has had to stand down due to family reasons.

The appointed person will be required to undergo an FA CRB check and appropriate training will be available.

Anyone interested can contact Mark Smith on 01905 767345.

The club is also keen to hear from anyone interested in becoming a junior team coach.

Anyone interested is asked to contact the senior coach, Bosko Medakovic on 01886 833428.