Cleverley appoints Plymouth Argyle backroom team

Tom Cleverley (left) had Damon Lathrope as his assistant at Watford

Newly appointed Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley has brought in three new members of his backroom team.

The trio all worked with Cleverley when he was Watford manager before he left the club last month.

Damon Lathrope will take on the role of assistant head coach - the former Torquay United player had a similar role alongside Cleverley at Vicarage Road.

Meanwhile, Matt Bevans joins as first-team coach, and Chris Douglas has been appointed as first-team performance analyst.

The trio will work alongside long-serving coach Kevin Nancekivell and goalkeeping coach Darryl Flahavan.

Cleverley was unveiled as Miron Muslic's successor as head coach last Friday after the former Pilgrims boss left the club to join German side Schalke.

Muslic's assistant Adin Osmanbasic and head of athletic performance Eddie Lattimore have both left the club.

"Damon, Matt and Chris are three people I know well and are all top class in their respective areas," Cleverley told the Plymouth Argyle website.

"They know the way I work, I know the way they work, and I am thrilled they have decided to join the exciting project we have here at Argyle.

"All three have bought into our plans and the plans of the club and are really excited to be here in the South West.

"I am pleased to bring them with me so quickly and have them in place ahead of pre-season starting on Friday. The hard work starts now, and we are all looking forward to getting going."