HULLBRIDGE Sports have appointed Steve Roberts as their new manager.

Roberts, who resigned from Great Wakering Rovers back in October, replaces Justin Gardner in charge at Lower Road.

A cub statement confirmed: "Hullbridge are delighted to announce Steve Roberts as the club's new first team manager.

"Tom Ranger will be assistant.

"Both Steve and Tom are Hullbridge lads, both having played at the club for many years."

Hullbridge finished 12th in the Essex Senior League last season.