UNITED in the Community (UITC) have appointed a new football development officer.

Laura Davies joins from Wolves Community Trust where she was a Premier League School Sport Co-ordinator, developing a number of programmes for school children in Wolverhampton.

Originally from Hereford, Davies began coaching at Hereford Sixth Form College enjoying stints assisting the Herefordshire Football Association.

She also had placements abroad and coached the Wolves Under-11 girls team.

"I'm looking forward to joining the team and providing more opportunities for those in the community," said Davies.

"I feel as though this is an exciting time for everyone after recent events at Hereford FC and as a local myself, I couldn't be happier to be involved."

UITC community manager Steve Brotherwood said he is delighted to have Davies on board.

"Her wealth of knowledge around community engagement, especially within her experiences of working with primary schools and community groups will enable us to take our programmes to the next level."