Former Aston Villa boss John Gregory is staying in Israel next season.

Gregory has agreed a three-year-deal to take over Israeli Premier League side Ashdod FC, less than a week after being relegated with Maccabi Ahi Nazareth.

Gregory, 56, said: "I am certain that I have reached the best place in Israel and I wish to steer Ashdod to new heights in Israeli football."

Ashdod, a coastal town 30 miles south of Tel Aviv, finished sixth last season and reached the semi finals of the Israeli Cup.