Frome Town FC have installed Derek Graham as caretaker manager until the end of the season following yesterday's departure of Darren Perrin.
Graham, a longserving assistant manager and former Robins player, has been charged with ensuring the club remain in the Evostik League Southern Premier Division, starting with the visit of basement side Kettering Town tomorrow (3pm) at the start of a crucial week.
Graham has plenty of former managerial experience to draw upon and carries a Uefa B licence.
He has called on the people of Frome to get behind the team for the last month of the season in the battle to avoid relegation.
"So much hard work has been put in over the years by so many people to get the club where it is today and the place is unrecognisable from when I first re-joined it with Andy Crabtree," he said.
"We have four home league games left, starting with the visit of Kettering tomorrow and a massive second leg of the Red Insure Cup final against Arlesey on Tuesday.
"The players really need your support and to get right behind them in every game. It would be great to see some big crowds and to create a great atmosphere for these crucial games.
"We will do all we can to make sure we stay in this league. The players are good enough to do it and we need to go out and show everybody what Frome Town is all about."
The Robins are now seeking and accepting applications for the permanent position of manager in time for the 2013-14 season.
Interested parties should apply in writing to club secretary Ian Pearce, Frome Town FC, AlderSmith Stadium, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH or email ian@frometownfc.co.uk with their CV.
All applicants will receive notification of receipt and the closing date is Tuesday, May 7.
