TOM JONES is bidding farewell to the rigours of life in the Hellenic League to become assistant manager at one of the top clubs in South Korea.

The former Swindon Town midfielder is leaving Shrivenham after accepting a one-year deal to become Ian Porterfield's second in command at K-League giants Busan Icons.

Jones, who knows Porterfield from their days together at Aberdeen, was originally offered the role a year ago but turned the position down because he did not want to uproot his family.

But wife Nicky and his three children will remain in Swindon this time while Jones gains 12 months of top flight coaching experience.

"I've signed a one-year deal and fly out on Sunday," said 39-year-old Jones, who was briefly in charge at Swindon Supermarine last season.

"My family will stay behind but there will be plenty of chance for them to visit.

"The job will look good on my cv and it should be a great experience."

While Jones is busy packing tomorrow, his former teammates entertain Old Woodstock in Division One West.

Captain Matthew Hampson (groin) joins Vinny Parker and Gio Desando on the treatment table, while Doug Imrie and Jim Queenan are on holiday.

Carl Watkins returns from a hamstring strain.

Leaders Purton will be without Alan Webb for the visit of Harrow Hill after he broke a bone in his foot.

Kenny Hawkins should deputise but Eurshel Fearon and Kenny Hughes are suspended.

In the Premier Division, in-form Fairford bid to continue their climb when Shortwood visit Cinder Lane.

Budding actor Ryan Lovegrove has an audition and is unavailable but Lee Clark should return from Australia in time to take his place.

Highworth visit Almondsbury and their squad is down to the 'bare bones' according to manager John Fisher.

Matt Saye and Neil Dix are unavailable through work commitments and veterans Andy Wollen (facial injury) and Dave Webb (achilles) are doubts.

Paul Donnelly could make his injury comeback, while Tony Joyce and younger brother John are on stand by.

Wootton Bassett boss Pete Yeardley is set to name an unchanged side against Southall after an encouraging midweek draw at Abingdon.

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Premier Division: Abingdon v Hungerford; Almondsbury v Highworth; Bicester v Bishops Cleeve; Brackley v Gloucester Utd; Fairford v Shortwood; Pegasus J v Didcot; Pewsey Vale v Chipping Norton; Slimbridge v Henley; Tuffley v Carterton; Wootton Bassett v Southall.

Division One West: Cheltenham S v Kidlington; Clanfield v Headington Amateurs; Purton v Harrow Hill; Quarry Nomads v Adderbury Park; Ross Town v Middle Barton; Shrivenham v Old Woodstock; Winterbourne v Witney.

Division One East: Badshot v Chinnor; Bisley v Holyport; Chalfont Wasps v Letcombe; Eton Wick v Penn & Tylers Green; Hounslow Boro v Finchampstead; Martin Baker Spts v Milton; Prestwood v Binfield; Rayners L v Wantage.

Reserve Division One: Cirencester Utd v Cheltenham Saracens; Didcot Tn v Banbury Utd; Kidlington v Fairford.

Reserve Division Two West: Headington Amateurs v Chipping N; Letcombe v Bicester; Wantage v Alm'dsbury.