FORMER first-team boss Paul Mann will lead the task force aimed at reviving Ledbury Town.

It was announced the troubled club was closing earlier this month after being hit by rising costs. They have pulled out of the West Midlands Regional League, although a reserve and junior side have been retained to play competitive football.

Mann has been appointed chairman of the new committee, which will run the two sides until the end of the season

Club officials hope to find a new home for a senior side in the long-term either at New Street, their home for 81 years, or elsewhere.

Richard Thick, boss of the Colts side, will serve as vice-chairman, while Phil Preedy continues at the helm of Ledbury Town Reserves, while also serving as the player representative alongside Jamie Welch.

David Morris and Tom Hurrell will share player representative duties for the Colts, with Chris Stone elected as club secretary and treasurer and Chris Ponter as press officer.

“The new committee’s primary objectives are to protect the interests of football in Ledbury and to organise the day-to-day running of the two teams.

“It will also endeavour to secure a permanent home for the football club in Ledbury for the long-term future, be it at New Street or in a suitable alternative local location,” said Ponter.

Both Ledbury Town Reserves and Ledbury Town Colts have title aspirations in their respective leagues and remain in four cup competitions.