PHIL Kellow has been confirmed as the man who will take over from Dennis Annear as Porthleven's manager.

The former Perranwell, St Agnes, Falmouth Athletic and Penryn Athletic Reserves boss has been appointed to the role which will be vacated by Annear at the end of the season, as exclusively revealed by the Packet on Wednesday.

Kellow, an ex-Penzance player, said he was looking forward to the challenge ahead of him.

He told the Packet: "It is a sleeping giant this club and we want to try and push up the league and go for a top six finish next season."

Also joining him on the coaching staff next season will be Andy Trathen who worked with Kellow while both were at Penzance last year.

Current assistant manager Darryl Hunter will also be staying at Gala Parc as part of the coaching team.

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