TRUST STFC chairman Steve Mytton hopes David Flitcroft will receive the backing he needs to turn an impressive introduction as Swindon Town manager into a sustained push for success.

Flitcroft has captured the imagination of many Town followers since his confirmation as the new boss last week, with talk of re-energising a fanbase demoralised by relegation to League Two and taking a more pragmatic approach to issues such as recruitment and playing style.

The former Bury chief has yet to get his feet under the table at the County Ground - he was being formally unveiled at lunchtime today - but Mytton hopes he can deliver on his promise of reform both on and off the pitch.

“He’s not the ‘big name’ that some might have wanted, but for me he definitely ticks the boxes, and like the majority of fans I’m delighted with the appointment,’’ said Mytton.

“He appears to have total control over the footballing side and that’s what people have been crying out for. It’s a big step in the right direction.’’

The hard work for Flitcroft will start in earnest as he tries to piece together a competitive squad for the League Two campaign, which gets under way in August. With chairman Lee Power insisting the new man will hold sway over transfers, Mytton hopes he will be backed to the hilt.

“On the pitch, we’ll have to wait and see which players are brought in and that needs to start happening immediately,’’ he added.

“We need a full pre-season with an established squad, it’s been a major failing in recent years with players being brought in at the last minute.

“We’re assured the new manager will get the financial backing he needs to make us competitive, and as he needs to build a whole new team, it’s a great opportunity to put his stamp on things immediately.

“Having looked at last year’s average attendances in League Two, we should easily be in the top five in terms of budget and although money doesn’t guarantee success, we should certainly be right up there and vying for promotion.’’ Flitcroft’s desire to engage with fans and the wider community has also gone down well with the Trust, whose own ‘Let’s Work Together’ message has been forged with those aims in mind.

Mytton added: “At our fans meeting in May we appealed for a change in footballing style and a new manager that would engage with the community and the early signs are that he will deliver on both fronts.

“I’ve been really impressed with what I’ve read in the recent Swindon Advertiser interview(s), and he’s off to a great start. We’ve also talked about getting the players and management out into the community a lot more, to help spread a positive Swindon Town message.

“It would be great if the new players that join the club are committed to visiting different schools on a weekly basis throughout Swindon and wider Wiltshire.

“Although it’s not their day job, it doesn’t take much effort if shared around, and it’s a big part of the rebuilding process that gets the next generation of fans interested for years to come.

“Apathy among the Swindon and Wiltshire community is our biggest enemy, and those trips will keep the club in the public eye in a positive way and encourage interest.’’

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