Rangers name Greg Clowes as boss

Stafford Rangers have named Newcastle Town boss Greg Clowes as their new manager.

Clowes replaces former Scotland and Leicester defender Matt Elliott, who resigned last month after just four months at Marston Road following the club's relegation from Blue Square Bet North.

Clowes took Newcastle to second place in their first season in the Evo-Stik First Division South, but were beaten in the play-offs by Grantham Town.

A club statement said: "Greg will be assisted by his former Newcastle Town collegue Dorian Garner and both will immediately begin the task of assembling a competant squad for next season to compete in the Evo Stik Premier League which kicks off on Saturday 13th August 2011.

"The Board hope that everyone connected with SRFC will now get behind the new Management Team and their players and give them every support for the coming Season."