Marcus Law is back in business at Chasetown

Law has replaced Craig Harris, who was relieved of his duties after last weekend's defeat to Coalville,

The former-Barwell and Tamworth boss is itching to get back into the world of management after various roles have kept him out of the position for two years.

He cited a settled family life outside of football as a strong platform for him to build a positive environment around the Scholars Ground.

Law was also keen to announce a soft stop for the Scholars, who he believes go way back to the early days of his career.

He said: "Chasetown was my first win as a boss in competitive football, while I was in charge of Racing Club Warwick in the Midland Alliance.

"It feels almost like we're two parties that couldn't keep apart, I think our situations are quite similar, both looking to get back on track.

"In truth, we both need to stop feeling sorry for ourselves. There were similar situations when I went and took over at Barwell and Tamworth.

"They were in mid-slump but, together with my ideas and values, we were able to turn both of those around into successes."

Law has been working with League Two club Shrewsbury Town this season as a first-team scout, after working on Dave Hockaday's back-room staff at Forest Green in the Conference Premier.

He is perhaps best remembered for taking Tamworth to Everton's Goodison Park in the FA Cup third round of 2012.

He made his name guiding Leicestershire-outfit Barwell on an astonishing 61-game unbeaten run.

His first match will be a daunting trip to third-placed Mickleover Sports, but Law is relishing the opportunity to kick-start his reign.

He said: "They've assembled a strong squad and are looking to promotion, I'm looking forward to seeing how my players do up against them, to see who can compete at this level.

"I want the fans back through the doors and for them to be entertained. The club's feel-good factor after Charlie's (Blakemore) exit has gone, for whatever reason there has been a slump.

"Chasetown should be higher, they have the facilities and infrastructure for it. I was delighted to grab it with both hands.

"Football is based on small margins, sometimes when you're in there you can't see the trees from the forest and they've decided they need someone from the outside to take the reins.

"My aim is to consolidate in this division until the end of the season, get the numbers back through Church Street and have everyone involved, from the board, to the staff, players and supporters."

It was confirmed earlier in the week that the Law's long-serving assistant Paul O'Brien has been drafted in as the 39-year-old's No 2.