Having stepped up following the departure of Mark Bentley in October, the pair have been rewarded for their hard work by being given the roles officially.

On the appointments, chairman John Batch said: "Brad and Sammy have done brilliantly since taking over, with three excellent performances and results under their guidance.

"I've spoken with several members of the squad who have made it clear to me that they feel that the current setup will give us the best chance of having a successful season.

"We as a board have therefore decided to recognise this by officially promoting Brad and Sammy to provide clarity and stability, allowing everyone to focus on our goal of achieving promotion."