Former Bracknell Town boss Bobby Wilkinson has been named as manager of Vanarama National League South side Weymouth.
The Terras – currently bottom of the division following relegation from the top-tier National League last season – confirmed the news on the club website following the departure of David Oldfield on the 14th September along with his assistant Tom Donati.
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According to the statement, Wilkinson’s own assistant at Bracknell, Mike Percival, will join him at the Bob Lucas Stadium: “We are delighted to welcome Bobby to Weymouth Football Club. Bobby shares the club’s same passion and drive to take the club forward. Joining Bobby at the club will be Mike Percival, who will be his assistant. The pair will take over with immediate effect and will be taking training this morning, before meeting with the club’s media team for a full interview later today.”
It won’t be Wilkinson’s first foray into the National League having managed both Hungerford Town and Wealdstone. His first game in charge will be away to Winchester City on Saturday in the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round.
At Bracknell, the club have reportedly been inundated with applications for the vacant role, and are due to provide an update following Friday evenings FA Cup tie with Chesham United. The club confirmed that Gareth Price and Dave McHugh will lead the team on Friday with the support of club captain Seb Bowerman.
