RIDGEONS League Division One promotion hopefuls Hadleigh United have announced a number of backroom changes.Acting chairman John Whitwell and assistant manager John Powell have both stood down because of pressure of work on match days.

Football: Ridgeons League Division One promotion hopefuls Hadleigh United have announced a number of backroom changes.

Acting chairman John Whitwell and assistant manager John Powell have both stood down because of pressure of work on match days. While club coach Nick Wilding has also left the Millfield outfit.

Manager Steve Jay has appointed Kevin Sharman as assistant manager with Gary Bevis as coach. Powell will stay with the club to assist with training. The vacant chairman's position will be discussed at the next committee meeting.