Micky Mellon impressed by new chief's vision for Town

Caldwell replaces Matt Williams and it's understood is officially due to start his new role next Monday after leaving St Mirren, although the club have not officially confirmed his appointment.

But the Scot, who has been house-hunting in the area, has visited Greenhous Meadow over the last two weeks to get to know his new colleagues, including manager Mellon, as well as exchanging emails with Williams. And the Town boss has been impressed by what he has seen so far on his plans for the club.

"I've met the new chief exec a few times and he has ideas on how he wants to go," said Mellon.

"The chairman is quite keen for him to go ahead with those ideas so he's very ambitious and very excited about coming in with his vision as well.

"He's keen to continue moving the club forward – as I believe it has been since I've been here – and he will bring in some new ideas as well."

Mellon admits he didn't know Caldwell before his appointment at Shrewsbury.

But he is satisfied chairman Roland Wycherley has got the man he wants and is keen for the close relationship he has with Wycherley and Williams to continue with Caldwell.

"Contrary to popular belief, I'd only met Brian once before and that was at a St Mirren game last season when I was watching a player," he said.

"But the chairman did his due diligence and has got what he believes is the right man in place. Everyone in football clubs needs good relationships – it's massively important everyone understands each other and their roles and what they're supposed to do

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Mellon admits there has been a transition period between Williams leaving and Caldwell starting.

But the gap hasn't stopped activity on or off the pitch, with the signing of Elliot Grandin and the logistics of the Manchester United FA Cup tie all getting under way.

"Maybe there's a bit of that but Matt laid certain things in place that will continue," added Mellon.