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....the Sussex County League club.

And the ex-Brighton, Aldershot Town and Wycombe defender will be helped in finding his feet by a face familiar to all at the High Street Ground - cousin Danny.

The Blues parted company with Ian Martin a fortnight ago after an indifferent start to the season. Martin had been boss since Gary Block’s departure just over a year ago.

A club statement said: “We would like to thank Ian for his services over many years and we wish him all the best for the future.”

Former England under-21 defender Hinshelwood’s first game in charge was the 4-1 FA Cup Preliminary Round defeat at Erith & Belvedere, where he said the side’s lack of confidence was a major factor in the result.

But he tasted victory at the second time of asking when goals by Bradley Miles and Graham Bush clinched a 2-1 home win over Midhurst last Tuesday night in the second round of the John O’Hara Cup.

Hinshelwood has asked Danny – who was manager at Selsey for eight years before stepping down in 2009 – to help with his knowledge of the league and local players to help get the Blues on an upward curve.

Adam Hinshelwood was assistant-manager to Jason Hopkinson at Ryman League Premier Division Hastings United when he got the call from Selsey.

A knee injury forced him to retire at 26, just over a year ago, but he has since started to forge a coaching career, with roles at Lancing College and Oakwood prep school on his CV as well as a new kids’ coaching venture alongside Bognor Regis Town joint boss Jamie Howell.

Hinshelwood said: “It’s exciting to be a manager in my own right. I’m from a football family – it’s in our blood – and when I had six weeks on crutches after my injury I knew I wanted to get into coaching and management.

“This job has happened quickly but I’m enjoying it. I think the aim for this season is to address our lack of confidence and build things up. We must compete in every game.

“I don’t know about bringing in any new faces at the moment. I want to have a look at everyone is here and give them a chance, as I think we have a lot of talented players.”

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• Sussex County Football League
• Division 1
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  • + Funnell Makes Changes
  • + Lancers Strengthen Backroom Team
  • + Nerw City Boss Confident of Success
  • + Brighton `Legend` Joins Peacehaven
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  • + Early Signs Look Good for Peacehaven
  • + Buckland Targets Ryman League Return
  • + Price Expects Changes at Rye
  • + Price Wants to Put Own Stamp on Team
  • + Towers Takes Selsey Helm
• Division 2
  • + Parris To Carry on at Bexhill
  • + Wheatcroft Takes Charge at Midhurst
  • + Changes Promised After Reprieve
  • + United Bring in a Sheriff
  • + New Manager at Rustington
  • + Light in at Eastbourne United
  • + Hole`s Back for Common
• Division 3
  • + Forest Future Still in Doubt
  • + New Number Two for Painter