The playing surface at the club’s ground, Melton Sports Village, has long been a source of frustration among players and supporters alike, with no fewer than 11 games being postponed during the 2019-20 season due to the pitch being deemed as unsatisfactory.
Arnold, 33, who also played for Cambridge United, Alfreton, Hyde and Altrincham and managed Melton Town and Bourne Town, who he left in May, replaces Luke Parsons at the Central Midlands North outfit.