Pitchero Non League

....since he was last at the helm.

And Williams, who has taken charge of the Ebac Northern League club for a fourth time, insists his long association with Penrith can help bring back the good times.

The 65-year-old is best remembered as the boss who led Penrith to the most famous win in their history – the 1981 FA Cup First Round victory over Chester City, who were then in the old Third Division.

Williams, who replaces former boss John Clasper, was last in charge in 1984 but says he can now help restore stability as they prepare for the new campaign which includes a clash against his former club Darlington 1883.

“I know the Penrith people will get behind us if we have any kind of success,” said Williams, who is also acting chairman until next month’s AGM. We clung on last season and the plan is to make things better on and off the pitch.

“I’ve got a lad called Nick Wharton working with me – he’s been at the club for years, got himself a UEFA B badge, and I like to reward loyalty. It’s not going to be easy but we will get things settled down and hopefully make Penrith a proper little club that everyone wants to come to.”

Williams, a former Carlisle United trainee, says he is “sickened” by the plight of Darlington, who will be groundsharing with Bishop Auckland and operating under the new name of Darlington FC 1883 in the Northern League.

A local derby with newly-promoted Gillford Park – now known as Celtic Nation FC – is also on the cards in the new campaign.

On taking charge after a long absence, Williams added: “Times change but the game hasn’t changed that much. Wouldn’t it be great if we can get the town buzzing again?”

Tags: News | Penrith

• The Northern Football League
• Division 2
  • + Davison to Concentrate on Playing
• • + Quakers Appeal for Help
• Division 1
  • + Arnison Joins Celtic Nation
  • + New Striker for Bishops
  • + New Attacker and Defender for Town
  • + Hagan Takes Shields Role
  • + Veteran Williams Back at Penrith Helm
• Division 2
  • + Green Takes Whitehaven Helm
• • + McReady Steps Up
• Division 1
  • + Gray Delighted With Brown Arrival
  • + Stokesley Add Two Ex-Young Pros
  • + Quakers First League Game a Sell-Out
  • + South Shields Stay at Filtrona Park
  • + Darlington Win Table-Topping Encounter
  • + Shildon Bag Prolific Striker
  • + Darlo Need More Investment
  • + Double Coup for Terriers
  • + Darlo Boost for Northern League
  • + Godsmark Blow for Colliers
• • + Benfield Through to League Cup Semi