NEW Warrington Town manager Ian Street has warned that he will be making changes to his squad in the coming weeks to help revive the Yellows' league campaign.

Street, who joined the club as assistant to Glenn Walker in September, was appointed as the new permanent boss on Sunday night and took charge of the side for the first time at Woodley on Tuesday - a match they drew 1-1.

And, with Town currently 20th in the UniBond First Division, he has told some of his players to shape up or face a hasty exit from the club, to be replaced by signings planned in the next few weeks.

"I will be making changes," he said.

"We expected more from some of the players, who just haven't delivered.

"We've been warning them for a number of weeks.

"Some of the players aren't good enough and will be shown the door, although I won't just say to some that I don't want them any more because we haven't got a big squad.

"I'm looking to bring half a dozen players in. I've got a shortlist of a dozen and I've already made some enquiries."

Street has previously managed North West Counties League sides St Helens Town and Atherton LR, leading the latter to four trophy successes in Bolton cup competitions.

The Wiganer, who works at Springfields nuclear plant near Preston, is also a former boss of Mid-Cheshire League outfits Golborne Sports and Tetley Walkers but has not managed in the UniBond League before.

He said: "I am a bit shocked about Glenn resigning because I didn't suspect anything.

"We've been friends for 20 years so I'd been looking forward to working with him for some time and for it only to have been five months is a regret.

"But this is a massive opportunity for me. The club have big plans and there's a good atmosphere here now, because it was a bit flat when I arrived.

"I want to put the results right and hopefully we can enjoy a bit of success.

"But don't get me wrong, it will be a hard job."

Director of football Derek Brownbill has been impressed by Street's contribution since his arrival at the club and said: "We feel he warrants a go at it.

"He's the permanent manager and will be given a run at it, although obviously he will be judged on what goes on on the field like any manager.

"We'd like to see an improvement in quality and of course in results."