It's been some few days for Colney Heath and caretaker managers Paul Small and Paul O'Hare.
It began with a 3-0 derby win at home to Harpenden Town and that was good enough for the Magpies' committee to upgrade the duo to full-time managers of the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division side.
A statement from the Magpies said: "Following a successful transition into senior training and match management, Colney Heath is delighted to announce Paul Small and Paul O'Hare will be first team managers for next season.
"We are confident they will propel our club forward.
"Welcome aboard, gentlemen."
Small took to social media to express his own delight and pride.
He said: "I am honoured to officially take on the role of first team manager alongside Paul O’Hare at Colney Heath FC.
"We’re both proud to be part of this club and excited to get started.
"Thanks to everyone for your support."
The pair had started the season as U23 coaches but had been asked to take over first-team duties following the departure of previous manager, Matt Day, at the end of March.
The win over Harpenden was the second in their four games in charge, with all three goals coming in a superb first half for the Magpies.
It took three minutes to get their noses in front, Joe Caffery picking up the ball on the left wing and unleashing a diagonal shot across Eman Olajide and into the far corner.
And the advantage doubled five minutes later.
A long kick forward found Billy Owen and he turned his marker before shooting low for his ninth this season.
He would get double figures for the year on 37 minutes, getting far too much space in the box to turn again and making Harpenden pay with another low shot.
He almost had a hat-trick moments later but was denied by a super stop by Olajide, pushing it over the bar.
And there were other chances for the Magpies.
Jed Ejjahya headed the ball just wide of the near post while Sam Ejjayha and Caffery were both just over with more efforts.
Heath goalkeeper Liam Gauthier wasn't always quiet though and he had to make two stops to push a Danny Webb shot away before doing the save after a thumping header from Harry Andic.
But even though there were more sights of goal in the second half for both teams, neither could find a way through and Colney Heath had already done more than enough damage to claim the points.
Both teams finish their season on Saturday. Colney Heath go to Cockfosters while Harpenden are at Crawley Green.
St Albans Primary Schools Yellows, topped up with a few of the Blues players, were playing in an Ipswich Town tournament at Haverhill Rovers.
Up against teams such as Royston Town, Haverhill Rovers and Frenford, the Yellows played some great football and came away with two wins and a draw, plus an overall goal tally of 12-4.
Calum Leith got three while there were doubles for Franky Osborne and Max Nicholson-Wolfe.
Star man Tom Nicholson-Wolfe, Lewis Norton, Tristan Phillips, Harry Newman and Joshua John got the others.
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