Collingham FC bring new manager Damon Parkinson who previously was joint boss at Gainsborough Trinity on board

A passionate club is abuzz with excitement as they announced a new manager and playing in a new league competition in the lead-up to a new season.

Collingham has petitioned to join the Notts Senior League from the Central Mids organisation and they have named Damon Parkinson as the man to drive them forward.

Parkinson who has previously managed at Gainsborough Trinity said he was looking forward to the new challenge.

"I've been looking to get back into management," said Parkinson.

"I am local and there are some good people here.

"I know the committee well and I have previously played for the club."

The club said they are hoping to seek promotion in the new league in step seven football.

"It's going to be tough," said Parkinson.

"There are a lot of clubs around here doing amazing things and we will be competing with them to get good, young players.

"There are plenty of young players and we have spoken to a couple already.

"We want players that want to play and that want to work hard.

"We want to get promoted, otherwise what is the point?

"I can't see a reason why we can't be aiming to achieve that."

"Damo has been around the game for ages," said club chairman Paul Ellison.

"We are excited, we have been talking to him for a couple of months now.

"With Damo on board, we can look at achieving promotion.

"We are looking forward to having him as our manager."