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Heading into Season Four of the Westfield W-League, the Newcastle Jets have appointed former Socceroo Clayton Zane as their new coach.

Zane, who has recently been coaching in the UK, replaces Wayne O’Sullivan who led the team to respectable sixth place last season.

Newcastle have assembled a team around him rich in Matildas experience with former Matilda and FFA Hall of Famer Joey Peters set to be Zane's. Meanwhile caps record holder and Hall of Famer Cheryl Salisbury will act in an advisory role.

Jets chief executive Robbie Middleby said Zane was among a number quality applicants including O’Sullivan and former A-League assistant coach Mark Jones. ‘‘Clayton is a local boy and has a wealth of experience from overseas,’’ Middleby said. ‘‘The calibre of applicants was very strong. Wayne O’Sullivan was highly regarded and will stay involved through the NSW Institute of Sport program.

‘‘To have Joey Peters and Cheryl Salisbury involved is also a major coup.’’

Zane returned to Newcastle in January after 12 years in Europe, has opened his own academy, and is also involved with Hunter Sports High.