Shaun will take over with immediate effect, returning back to Bridge End following a hugely successful semi-professional career. The former Barnoldswick Town, Silsden AFC and Thackley FC player is to be joined by assistant Danny Bathers, who recently managed the first team in a joint-manager capacity.

Best known for his distinguished playing career in the North East and North West Counties divisions, Shaun has forged a reputation as one of the finest centre halves within the counties leagues for well over a decade.

As the Craven Division 3 season neared the halfway point, United’s 3rd team headed to Cononley on Saturday hoping to maintain their impressive start to the season and one that still has a 100% win record away from home.