Blackmore spent seven seasons at Bangor City

Blackmore, 42, spent almost 10 months as player-manager at Bangor before quitting last November and then joining Porthmadog as a player.

"The fans had too much to say at Bangor and I didn't think the club was run well," Blackmore told BBC Wales Sport.

"I'm glad I'm not involved in that again. It's not as ruthless at Port and the fans are a bit more sensible."

Blackmore was appointed Porthmadog manager on Monday to replace Osian Roberts, who has recently become the new technical director at the Football Association of Wales.

The former Manchester United and Wales star played 15 games for Port since arriving at Y Traeth last November, helping the north Wales club to finish 11th in the Welsh Premier.

We need to sort out our goalscoring, we didn't score that many goals last season Porthmadog manager Clayton Blackmore

They reached the semi-finals of the Loosemores Challenge Cup and lost to eventual winners Carmarthen in the Welsh Cup quarter-finals, beating league champions the New Saints in both competitions.

But Port have been a mid-table side since regaining their Welsh Premier status in 2003 and Blackmore has made improving their league results his priority for next season.

"If we can beat teams like TNS in the cup, we should be able to do better in the league," said Blackmore.

"But we need to sort out our goalscoring, we didn't score that many goals last season."

Despite his strong links with Manchester United and Football League clubs, Blackmore fears the lack of funds at Porthmadog will mean he will struggle to tempt young professionals to join the club.

But the former Wales Under-16 coach says he is keen to continue Port's recent tradition of giving local players their chance.

"It's all about money in our league and there's not a lot about," said Blackmore, who is considering playing again next season.

"TNS and Rhyl can spend a bit, and even a team like Bangor will have a much bigger budget than Port.

"I'd love to be able to go back to Manchester United and prize away a few players on loan, but I don't think we'll be able to afford them.

"It's a pity, but what it means is that it gives the local talent more chance to break into the first team.