Ebbsfleet United are pleased to announced that David Jupp has been appointed as first-team coach.

Manager Steve Brown said, “I am delighted that David has agreed to join us and feel he completes what will be an experienced management team at the club. David is a UEFA A Licence coach and also holds an Academy Manager’s Licence.

“He worked at Brighton’s youth academy for over a decade and works on a number of FA programmes. He will be heavily involved in providing strength and conditioning programmes for the players.”

The Fleet manager also revealed that David would oversee the planned move to establish the Fleet’s own youth structure at the club with effect from season 2014-15.