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Colwyn Bay appoint Wilde as new manager

Michael Wilde in action for Connah's Quay NomadsImage source, FAW/Nik Mesney
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Michael Wilde's previous clubs also include Fleetwood, Halifax, Chester and Flint

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Former Connah鈥檚 Quay Nomads and The New Saints forward Michael Wilde has been appointed manager of Colwyn Bay.

Bay parted company with ex-Wales defender Steve Evans last month after their relegation from the JD Cymru Premier.

Wilde, 40, the Cymru Premier鈥檚 third highest scorer of all time with 235 goals, made his last Nomads appearance as a substitute in their Welsh Cup final win over New Saints.

Wilde鈥檚 assistant will be former Nomads team-mate Danny Harrison.

鈥淲e are delighted to be offered this opportunity as we both feel this is perfect timing to progress onto the next stage of our footballing journey,鈥 Wilde and Harrison said in a statement.

鈥淭his is an exciting project and the hard work starts now to assemble a squad that the club and fans can really get behind.鈥

Bay will play in the JD Cymru North next season after their first ever season in Welsh football鈥檚 top-flight ended in relegation.