Redditch chairman, David Faulkner said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have Jimmy with us and genuinely excited for the start of the new season. “I think that’s a real credit to everyone connected with the football club and a reflection of how Redditch United is viewed across the non league game. “One thing that has always been important to us is building a football club that is sustainable, stable and ambitious. It has been a difficult week because you genuinely feel the weight of responsibility that comes with making such an important appointment. “While the final decision ultimately rests with me, it has been shaped by the views and opinions of many people across the football club.