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Drummy has been appointed as Crawley boss on a two-year contract
Former Aldershot coach Matt Gray will be his No 2 at League Two club
First game in charge will be trip to Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday

Published: 13:01 EDT, 27 April 2016 | Updated: 13:01 EDT, 27 April 2016

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Sky Bet League Two side Crawley have appointed former Chelsea and Arsenal coach Dermot Drummy as their new manager on a two-year deal.

The 55-year-old has appointed former Aldershot coach Matt Gray as his assistant and will take training for the first time on Thursday ahead of Saturday's clash with Dagenham.

Drummy, who succeeds Mark Yates, told the club's official website: 'I'm delighted to be at Crawley and I am really looking forward to taking the club forward.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal coach Dermot Drummy has been named new manager at Crawley Town

WHO IS DERMOT DRUMMY?

Drummy was on the books of Arsenal as a young midfielder but never quite made the grade with the Gunners.

After spells with various non-League clubs, he made the step into coaching at Highbury in the late 1990s.

Having helped develop talents such as Jack Wilshere, Cesc Fabregas and Fabrice Muamba, he was poached by Chelsea in 2007.

Drummy left Stamford Bridge, having taken charge of the Blues' hugely successful Under 21 setup, in 2015 in search of a position in senior management.

He has since held talks with Brazilian side Bangu regarding the possibility of him taking over as manager.

'Hopefully I can produce a team that plays attractive football that excites our fans and brings the whole club together - players, supporters and the people who work for the club.

'I can't wait to get started. I'm looking forward to meeting the players and preparing for Saturday's game.'

Drummy joined the coaching staff at Arsenal in 1999 where he helped to develop players such as Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere.

He then moved to Chelsea as under-21 coach in 2007 and led the Blues to a first FA Youth Cup in 40 years.

After a spell as international coach he left Stamford Bridge in January 2015.

Crawley owner Zaya Erin said: 'Dermot will bring top-level experience and vital recruitment knowledge to Crawley Town.

Drummy had been looking to secure a first managerial role after leaving Stamford Bridge in January 2015

The 55-year-old replaces Mark Yates, who has been sacked by the League Two club earlier this month

'We wish him all the best for a long and successful tenure at the club.

'We thank our supporters for all your patience during these past few days and look forward to an exciting new chapter in the history of Crawley Town FC.'