Jamie Coyle is back at Sittingbourne after being appointed assistant manager to new boss Richard Brady.

Defender Coyle (pictured) played under former Brickies boss Mark Beeney and works with Brady at the Dartford Academy.

He moves from Welling United for whom he made 38 appearances in Blue Square Bet South last season.

Coyle started his career at Crystal Palace and has also played at Gravesend & Northfleet and Dulwich Hamlet.

Bourne chairman Andy Spice said: "This is Richard’s first signing and I am looking forward to seeing who else they can entice to the club.

"He and Jamie work well together at Dartford and are both keen to succeed. I am looking forward to the season ahead with renewed enthusiasm."