Former Notts County manager joins Moors

Solihull Moors has appointed former Notts County and AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley (pictured) as its first team manager.

The 48-year-old spent more than six years in charge of AFC Wimbledon, before moving to Notts County in 2018, who were relegated to the National League at the end of that season but two years later narrowly missed out on securing a return to the Football League, after a 3-1 defeat by Harrogate Town.

Ardley left Notts County in March.

Before his managerial career, Ardley made 200 appearances as a midfielder for Wimbledon.

He also went on to represent Watford, Cardiff City and Millwall, and collected 10 caps for England at Under-21 level.

In his new role at Moors, Ardley will be assisted by James Quinn, who has been promoted from his role as first-team coach to assistant manager.

The vastly experienced Greg Abbott, who was Ardley 's number two at Notts County, has also joined Moors on a consultancy basis.

Ardley hopes to keep Moors moving forward, on and off the pitch.

He said: “After leaving Notts County I was hoping my next job could be a project that would give me the chance to take a club forward.

“From day one after meeting Darryl Eales, Tim Murphy and Craig Cope it was clear there 's a huge ambition to go alongside the wonderful story of Solihull Moors.

“I hope to add to the great work that 's been put in place and keep the club moving forward on and off the pitch.

“I 'm really looking forward to starting with the players after their strong finish to last season, and working closely with Quinny and all the staff at the club.

“Alongside this, Greg Abbott 's huge knowledge and contacts will help the club attract and recruit even more quality to the squad. I 'm excited to get going. ”