RUSSELL Edwards will take sole control of first team affairs at Llanfechain Football Club this season.

Edwards had intended to jointly run the side with ex-Maesyrhandir manager Gary Jones.

However Jones has now stepped aside to leave Edwards to continue at the helm of the JT Hughes Montgomeryshire League Two club.

Edwards said: “The club thanks Gary for his efforts and now look ahead to the remainder the season.”

Montgomery based Jones, a qualified referee, is expected to help alleviate the Central Wales Football Association’s (CWFA) ongoing official shortage.