Belper Town part company with manager

Kittrick only took charge of the Nailers little over three months ago when they were bottom of the Northern Premier League.

He has won just three of his 15 matches in charge.

However, one of those successes, a 2-1 triumph at home to Stafford Rangers on Monday afternoon, lifted them off the foot of the table.

A club statement read: “There had been huge criticism of the club and the team’s performance after the heavy 4-0 loss to by local rivals Matlock Town seven days earlier and as a consequence, the Board decided that a change in direction would be the best way forward.

“The club will be working hard behind the scenes to bring in a new management team and hopes to have replacements in place as a matter of urgency.

“The club would like to pay their thanks to Steve and Luke for their dedication in their respective roles and are genuinely saddened that their endeavours did not bring the rewards that had been expected.”