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A former Arsenal star who won three trophies with the club including the FA Cup, has become the new manager of non-league side Leatherhead.
Ian Selley, 49, has left fellow non-league side Westfield, to take over as the manager of the Isthmian League South Central Division club.
During his time at the Gunners, Selley won the European Cup Winners Cup, FA Cup and League Cup under George Graham at Highbury.
He made 60 appearances for the club and scored in European games against Standard Liege and Brondby.
Speaking on his appointment, the former midfielder told Leatherhead's official website: 'I am very excited to get started as I see Leatherhead as one of the biggest clubs in this league.
Ian Selley has become the new manager of non-league side Leatherhead
Selley played for Arsenal from 1992 to 1997, but suffered a shattered leg in 1995 which meant he only made one appearance under Arsene Wenger before leaving for Fulham
He was an unused substitute in Arsenal's FA Cup and League Cup wins in 1993, but was the youngest player on the pitch when they beat Parma in the 1994 UEFA Cup Winners Cup
'I have always admired this great club from afar The target is promotion, we build on last season and push the club forward with some entertaining and attractive football.'
Selley has previously been in charge of a number of other non-league sides including Westfield, who he took over back in December.
During his time at Westfield, he registered himself as a player and made two appearances at the age of 49.
His most famous appearance for Arsenal came in their Cup Winners Cup final against Parma in 1994, having been an unused substitute in their 1993 FA Cup and League Cup triumphs.
Selley's professional career took a hit at Arsenal in 1995 at the age of 20, when he shattered his leg in a collision with Leicester's Iwan Roberts.
As a result of the serious injury, he played just once under Arsene Wenger before joining Fulham in 1997.
He also played for Wimbledon and Southend United, before playing for a host of non-league sides, most notably making 97 appearances for Woking.
Leatherhead's vice-chairman John Dean said: 'We are delighted to appoint Ian as our new manager. We had a vigorous selection and interview process and the quantity and quality of the people who applied spoke volumes for the improvements in the club over the last 18 months.
'During that process Ian stood out as someone who’s drive and ambition to take this club forward and his vision of where he feels he can take a club of our size was most impressive. I am sure all the Leatherhead family will join me in welcoming Ian and his coaching team to Fetcham Grove.'
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