NEW Watford boss Malky Mackay has today (Tuesday) named the men that will support him as part of his backroom staff.

On the eve of pre-season one fresh face joins the Hornets, another returns to the club, whilst the club continues to develop its own staff within the rest of the coaching staff changes at Vicarage Road. 

The Scotsman has named fellow former centre half Sean Dyche as his number two.

Dyche will take up the role of Assistant Manager ahead of the return of the first team squad tomorrow (July 1).

Dyche and Mackay on the touchline

The former Watford captain was promoted during Mackay's caretaker period in charge back in November 2008 and he has again stepped up to be his right hand man.

Dyche was a no-nonsense centre half during his playing days and has been back at Vicarage Road working with the Academy since August 2007, he also took charge of the Hornets' reserve side last season.

The new First Team Coach is former QPR, Swindon and Tottenham defender David Kerslake.

He joins the club after leaving Nottingham Forest in December with Colin Calderwood, after holding down a similar position with the east Midlands outfit.

Watford's new First Team Coach David Kerslake

Alongside Dyche and Kerslake, Alec Chamberlain continues in his role as Goalkeeper Coach in WD18.

Chamberlain has a long association with the club, having twice won promotions as a player under Graham Taylor.

Under his influence Ben Foster blossomed at Vicarage Road, while he has also been responsible for Scott Loach's development and the progress of Richard Lee over the years.

Another arrival is Martyn Pert as Head of Conditioning/Coach. He is a former member of the backroom staff at Vicarage Road, having left the club in December 2008.

Pert returns to Vicarage Road under Mackay

He will take charge of the players' fitness and ensure the squad is physically prepared for the demanding Championship season ahead.

Pert is a former football trainee himself and he has also worked in America for the Miami Heat basketball team, as well as various conditioning roles in South America.

Finally, First Team physio Richard Collinge is promoted to Head of Medical following the departure of long-standing member of staff Andy Rolls.

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