Dandy Town have beaten both Boulevard Blazers and Devonshire Cougars in recent weeks, and the reason behind the club's resurgence is Scott Morton.

The Hornets' assistant coach has effectively been in overall charge of the team for the past two weeks, and yesterday was confirmed as the club's new head coach.

Meschach Wade, who began the season in charge, has stepped aside to concentrate on his role as a player, and the impact has been obvious.

Already technical director at the Western Stars Sports Club, Morton was the obvious choice to run the Hornets once it became impossible for Wade to combine his roles as a player and head coach.

And it is not as if Morton has no experience in the role. He guided North Village to the league title in 2001/02, and then won the league and cup double with the same side the following year.

Last year he nearly guided Town to FA Cup glory as he briefly took over when Devarr Boyles stepped down, only to see his side lose to PHC in the final.

For many sides adapting to a change in coach can take a while, but with a Dudley Eve clash against Boulevard on Boxing Day, Town do not have that luxury. Not that Morton believes it will take long for the players to adjust.

"It has already been a smooth transition as I have had the team for the past two weeks, with Meschach playing now," said Morton. "So it has been seamless. Plus I was the coach last year when Devarr left so I know most of the players and they know what to expect from me and my philosophy.

"It is just a matter of getting the new players adjusted to what we are trying to do in our new system."

The new coach is taking over a side with an embarrassment of attacking riches, but Morton still believes it will take a while to mould the side as he wants.

"I wouldn't say it is a different ploy, it is just bringing out my style and what I want my team to achieve, so it is creating a certain mentality about ourselves and stamping our authority on games.

"I want my players to have more of a psychological impact on the game . . . not in any negative connotation but in the perspective of always believing no matter what the score is, and bringing out their creativity as an individual when needed.

"All these things, when combined effectively will create a good balance and that is what we need."

Western Stars Sports Club vice-president Maurice Lowe is encouraged by the news, noting that Morton has been a great servant to the club and only looks at what is best for the team, not any one individual.

"Scott has been tremendous for the Western Stars Sports Club time and time again," said Lowe. "On a previous occasion he was appointed to the coaching duties for our club and recently assumed the role of technical director of our entire football programme to ensure its consistency and continuity.

"We at the Western Stars Sports Club look forward to building on our success thus far this season with him at the helm."