Bath City have confirmed Darren Way as their new manager with interim boss Lee Kendall staying on as assistant manager.
Way has previously worked at Fleetwood and Plymouth Argyle as well as managing the club he made over 200 appearances for, Yeovil Town.
The Plymouth-born coach has the task of guiding the Romans up the National League South table, as they currently reside in 20th – one place above the relegation zone.
In a statement on the club’s website, Way said: “I’m really excited to be joining Bath City, a club with a proud footballing history and a great reputation.
Way: ‘This is a very special club’
“I’ve been to Twerton Park a number of times during this process and know that this is a very special club with a fantastic supporter base.
“I can’t wait to start working with the players, Lee and all the support staff to help this team and this club reach their potential this season but also to realise our shared ambition of promotion in seasons to come.”
Interim boss Kendall secured his second victory since taking over from Jerry Gill after beating fellow relegation candidates Aveley at the weekend.
The victory handed City a seven-point cushion over the Millers in 21st place and the former goalkeeper coach has been rewarded with the assistant manager job alongside new boss Way.
The statement continued: “We would also like to say thank you to Lee Kendall for stepping up to lead the squad in the interim and making so many positive improvements, and to Elliot Frear, Kieran Parselle and other senior players who helped with that process.
“And we are delighted that Lee will be staying on as Assistant Manager to Darren, keeping his skills and knowledge with us as well.
“We look forward to welcoming Darren to Twerton Park and expect him to be alongside Lee for the Chippenham game.”
Previous head coach, Gill, was the longest-serving post-war manager in the club’s history and left Bath after 336 games in charge.
A defeat to Southern Premier South outfit Chertsey Town in the FA Trophy was the final straw with both Gil and Bath deciding to part company after seven years together.
