The 41-year-old Stamford AFC boss has guided the Daniels to second position in Evo-Stik Division One South this season — and now takes over at The Jakemans Stadium following Jason Lee’s departure on December 6.

Drury beat off competition from five other interviewed candidates — and will take charge of the Pilgrims for the first time when they travel to Altrincham on Saturday.

Having managed Corby Town in Blue Square Bet North during the previous two seasons, having earlier guided the Steelmen to promotion from the Southern League, Drury is highly-rated and United chairman David Newton is delighted to have him onboard.

Reflecting on Drury’s appointment, Mr Newton told bufc.co.uk: “We received in excess of 30 applicants for the vacant manager’s position and after a long and thorough selection process, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Drury as first team manager of Boston United.

“Graham was selected from a shortlist of six potential managers and was the candidate that closely matched the criteria set by the board.

“He has a proven track record, his contacts are second-to-none and he is meticulous in his preparation for matches.

“He is also a motivator and is young, very ambitious and demonstrated his desire to not only manage Boston United, but that his aspirations matched those of the board.

“I would like to thank all those that applied and attended interviews and I wish them all the very best for the future.

“I must also put on record my thanks to Graham Hyde. He has been an excellent assistant to Jason Lee this season and of course he stepped in to take the first team for the past two games.

“Saturday’s 5-1 victory was very important to the club and was testament to Graham’s ability to motivate players. Graham is a really nice guy — and an outstanding coach — and I am confident that in the future he will make a very good manager.

“We know Graham Drury will give 100 percent to Boston United and we ask all of our fans to unite behind him as he tries to bring the success on the pitch that we all desire.”

Drury will be joined at The Jakemans Stadium by head coach Paul Holden and conditioning coach Dean West, who embarks on a third spell with the Pilgrims following playing stints in 1992-1993 and 2004-2005, which culminated in seven goals in 35 appearances for United.

Supporters will have their first opportunity to meet the new management team in The Pilgrim Lounge on Monday evening. Doors open at 7.00pm — with Drury, Holden and West appearing on-stage alongside the United directors from 7.30pm.

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