SHAUN Smith is the new boss of Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division club Abingdon Town after he quit as manager of Division 1 East outfit Milton United.

Smith, who was at The Heights for two seasons, takes over from Chris Fontaine, who left to take over at champions Oxford City Nomads.

“Shaun is an Abingdon boy who has done good and he wanted the opportunity to prove himself in the Premier Division,” said Abingdon chairman Tom Larman.

“Chris is lovely guy and he leaves with our blessing. I throughly enjoyed working with him and wish him all the best.”

Fontaine will be joined at Nomads by Sam Mitchell, his assistant from Culham Road.