CHRIS Higgs has confirmed he will remain as Lyme Regis caretaker manager until the end of the 2023/24 season.

Higgs was previously assistant-boss to Kevin Turner, who stepped away from his role in January.

He then accepted caretaker responsibilities on a week-by-week basis and oversaw the thrilling 4-3 win over Colyton in his first game in charge.

However, Higgs has now cemented himself in the interim position.

Speaking to the Bridport & Lyme Regis News, Higgs said: “I’ve arranged to take it on now.

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“I’ll give it until the end of the season and all the lads are going to stick around. We’ve got a couple of things on the go as well.

“We’ve got a good little management group, we’ve got a young lad Stef Taylor who does the under-16s and does the reserves as well.

“We’ve got a nice little group together to get the squad sorted.”

Lyme have also opened an official application process for the first-team manager job, with candidates encouraged to contact chairman Gerard Hitchcock on 07814 114973 or hitchy1976@gmail.com

Meanwhile, Alex Rowe has retired and Lyme have also confirmed Ben Turner has departed the Seasiders.

Lyme are next in action at Sidmouth Town Seconds on Saturday (2.15pm).