MARK Corbett has been named as new first-team manager of Sydenhams One outfit Alton – but he will not take up the post until next season.

Corbett is well-known to the Brewers, having played for Alton Town and managed their youth team.

He works as a full-time football coach at Portsmouth FC, in charge of their academy and scholars, and has too much on his plate right now to step straight in as successor to Michael Charles at the Anstey Park Enclosure.

An Alton FC statement said: “We are pleased to announce that Mark Corbett has been appointed manager of our first team.

“Because of current commitments, including studying for his UEFA A coaching licence, Mark will not take up this position until next season.

“In the meantime Clive Ventham, assisted by Sean Hayes, will manage the team.

“We very much welcome Mark while giving Clive and Sean every support for the rest of the season.”