The board of Mangotsfield United Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Milsom as first team manager. The popular central defender takes up the reigns at Cossham Street after a successful nine week spell as caretaker manager which saw the club avoid relegation after a run of five straight victories.

Paul began his career in the football league with Bristol City before having spells with Cardiff City and Oxford United. A move into non league came in the mid nineties when he signed for Gloucester City before departing for Trowbridge Town. A transfer to Clevedon Town followed and after three years with 'The Seasiders' he was snapped up by Bath City in the close season of 2001. During the early stages of the 2003/04 campaign Paul made the switch to Tiverton Town. He remained with the Devon based club for two seasons before agreeing a move to Chippenham Town prior to the 2005/06 campaign. Ahead of the 2007/08 campaign Paul signed for Mangotsfield United where he was made club captain.

Details of the appointment of an assistant manager will be released after Paul receives the results of an MRI scan which will determine whether or not he can resume playing again.