Former Sunderland and England striker Kevin Phillips has been named the new head coach of AFC Fylde.
Chris Beech left The Coasters last month after picking up just one win from their opening eight National League games of the season.
Phillips departed Hartlepool at the end of last season, despite guiding Pools to 12th in the National League after arriving in January when they were four points above the drop zone.
The 51-year-old’s first game in charge will be the FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at home to Rochdale on Saturday.