MAHON'S MINDSET IS SET ON WINNING

CRAIG Mahon knows what the remit is at AFC Fylde - and that’s why they need to hit the big reset button first.

- By Matt Badcock

Mahon has been appointed as the Coasters’ new head coach as the ambitious club look to get back to winning ways following last season’s relegation from Non-League’s top flight.

The former Chester midfielder, who turned 36 yesterday, has made a big impression since stepping into management as Curzon Ashton’s player-boss in 2023.

In his first season they finished inside the National League North play-offs before missing out on goal difference last time out.

It’s that profile that has led to Fylde offering him the chance to move into full-time football and he’s ready to handle the expectation that comes with it.