Grantley Dicks is Yate's new assistant boss

Yate Town manager Dave Mogg has named Grantley Dicks as his new assistant.

Dicks, the brother of former West Ham defender Julian, was unveiled to the players when they reported back for pre-season training at Lodge Road last night.

"I have known Grantley since I was a 16-year-old trainee at Bristol City, so we go a long way back," said Mogg.

"He is a very loyal, trustworthy and enthusiastic guy, who works very hard and is passionate about the game.

"He was a coach with me at Hallen and has been doing a lot of coaching work in Bristol. He will be a great addition to the club."

Dicks has a wealth of experience of Southern League football, having played for Bath City, Chippenham Town and Weston-super-Mare.

On the playing front, striker Toby Colbourne has opted not to join the club just yet, while Jake Reid, who ended the season for Yate in good form, is having a trial at a League Two club, thought to be Rotherham.

Defender John McAlindon has joined from Western League side Bitton and Bath City youngster Caullum Stewart is having a trial.

Bristol-based defender Scott Brice has come under fire from Tiverton Town boss Martyn Rogers after his u-turn about joining the Devon club.

The former Yate Town player revealed last week that while he initially made a verbal promise to sign for Tiverton he opted instead to join Blue Square South club Weymouth after they made a late call.

"He's made me look silly and I have told him that," said Rogers. "I am a little bit peeved to be fairly frank. If I say something to somebody, I stick by it."

Former Bristol Rovers trainee Brice, 22, bought out his contract at Yate Town in order to leave Lodge Road.