Tommy Miller is the new permanent Spennymoor Town boss.

Former Hartlepool United and Sunderland midfielder Tommy Miller has been named the new Spennymoor Town boss.

Miller returned to The Brewery Field in February as part of a joint interim management team with Matty Dolan and it has now been confirmed Miller will continue to lead the first team ahead of next season’s National League North campaign. Meanwhile, the club has also confirmed a new role for fellow former Pools midfielder Dolan.

A Spennymoor Town statement read: “Following discussions between Miller and the club, it has now been agreed that he will assume the manager’s role on a permanent basis ahead of 2026/27. Miller is also expected to name a new assistant manager in the coming weeks.

“Dolan will remain as a player but will take on a player-coach role, while he has also been appointed as Academy Manager. He will play a crucial role in building a strong pathway for local young players and strengthening our Academy programmes in partnership with New College Durham and Bede Sports College.”

Moors’ managing director, Ian Geldard, said: “Having Tommy and Matty oversee things so effectively over the last couple of months has allowed us to re-evaluate the entire structure. “We have come so close to reaching the play-offs in recent seasons and we want to build on that by providing the best possible platform for success across all areas.

“Time has been taken to analyse the way we operate and how we can improve that structure and we’re confident that the changes we’re making can help us achieve our aims.”

Miller made almost 200 appearances at Victoria Park, signing for Ipswich for a club-record fee following a hugely successful first stint, finding the net 41 times in 160 matches having progressed through the Pools academy before agreeing professional terms in 1997.

Since hanging up his boots, the former Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield and Swindon man has worked in various coaching roles, including a spell as a stint as Julio Arca's assistant at South Shields.

The Spennymoor restructure will see Jason Ainsley continue as Head of Football, taking on a more direct responsibility for all football matters, including enhancing and overseeing the club’s recruitment strategy. Meanwhile, the club thanked Gavin Cogdon for his assistance with the first team in recent months. Cogdon will now refocus on a role as head of community and club development.