The new Robins boss led Bracknell Reserves to success in the President’s Division Two Challenge Cup last season as well as a second-placed finish.

He will have Keith Pennicott-Bowen alongside him as assistant manager in the Larges Lane dugout.

Carpenter told the News: “I’m delighted. I’ve been around reserve team football for three years and first-team football is always something I’ve wanted to do." SEE THURSDAY'S NEWS FOR THE FULL STORY PLUS DETAILS OF BRACKNELL TOWN UNDER 11S' SUCCESS IN HOLLAND.