Former Everton and Liverpol star Gary Ablett is new Stockport manager

FORMER Everton and Liverpool defender, Gary Ablett, (right) has been named as new boss of League One Stockport County.

The 43-year-old, who left his post as Liverpool’s reserve team manager in May, beat off competition from former Celtic star Neil Lennon.

Jim Melrose, heading a consortium to take over the Edgeley Park club, said: “Gary has a fantastic pedigree, having enjoyed a career at the very highest level and he has a big reputation for the quality of his coaching at Liverpool and Everton.”

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