Mansfield Town have appointed Adam Murray as player-manager following Paul Cox’s exit last month, making him the youngest manager in the Premier and Football leagues at the age of 33.
The midfielder-turned-manager has made 500 career appearances at clubs including Derby County, Notts County and three spells at Mansfield.
During his time at the club he has made more than 180 appearances and was assistant manager under Cox before taking over in a caretaker capacity following his predecessor’s departure.
Video: Adam Murray speaks of his delight in being chosen to lead Mansfield Town forward
Under his stewardship, Mansfield beat Plymouth Argyle 1-0 for their first win in nine league matches and have progressed into the second round of the FA Cup.
The Stags will be in FA Cup action on Saturday when they face Cambridge United and Murray will be hoping to improve the league position from 18th in the table.
The manager has wasted little time in adding to his squad as he awarded an 18-month professional contract to 17-year-old youth team striker Dan Fletcher.
Best of Twitter reaction following Adam Murray’s appointment
@harryredbrick – good luck to Adam Murray all the best put your pride for the club on the pitch lets go
@StephenThirkill – Adam Murray named new Mansfield. A gamble with lack of experience but can’t underestimate power of getting everyone behind him. #stags
@harryjewsbury- Please Murray got the job but doubt there’ll be any progress up the leagues
@adamnjongregory – Now there’s a surprise.. Stags have taken the cheap option for a change!! #mtfc
