Halstead Town have today unveiled Jody Brown as their new manager.

Rosemary Lane chairman and acting manager Jimmy Holder revealed the news of his club's new appointment.

And he exclusively told the Gazette: "Jody Brown will take over as our new manager from Tuesday."

Brown took charge of his last match as Tiptree boss for the Jam-makers' Ridgeons League division one match at Long Melford on Saturday.

For a full reaction to the new appointment see today's Gazette.