Dray takes the reins after Robinson's departure (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Dray takes the reins after Robinson's departure

3:47pm Monday 14th June 2010 in

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Bridgwater Town has been rocked again following the departure of joint manager Leigh Robinson – a decision which came just weeks after Craid Laird left for Weston.

Robinson was to share the role with reserves’ manager Rob Dray but he has now decided to take sole responsibility at his former club, Wellington.

Now, Dray will step into the role alone at Bridgwater, which will also see big changes in the squad.

A number of players – currently unnamed – are looking to follow Laird to Weston, leaving gaps in the team for new players.

Dray said: “There’s going to be a significant number of players going to Weston, primarily to play at a better standard.

“I have spoken to them all, and for them it’s an opportunity to move on.

“We’ll give two or three reserve players an opportunity to come and better themselves and have a go at it. We like progression.”

Dray said he has been inundated with calls from players wanting to join the ranks at Bridgwater.

He said: “Players interested in a place know we have a great, supportive following – and we are going to need them more than ever now.

“Players may come and go, but our supporters should know that we are going to be working really, really hard this season. It’s a bit daunting to follow in Craig’s footsteps – but very exciting at the same time.”

Bridgwater have now secured a first team coach in Steve Perkins from Minehead, who works for Somerset FA as a skills coach and is part-way through his UEFA A licence.