JODY Bevan joined the Fairford Town ranks in May 2017 as manager.

The 39-year old brings a wealth of experience having played over 600 games and scored over 250 goals.

He won four promotions during a stellar Southern League career, serving the likes of Cinderford Town, Weston-Super-Mare, Gloucester City, Shortwood United and Cirencester Town.

In 2014 he was nominated as a finalist for Gloucestershire’s Sports Personality of the Year and also has experience as player/assistant manager at Shortwood.

Upon hanging up his boots he became assistant manager at Cirencester Town and holds an FA Level 2 coaching qualification – in addition to a Bsc Hons degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Based in Gloucester, and can be found on Twitter @jodybevs78