Witton part company with manager

Macaulay had been in charge since 2015, but leaves following their relegation from the NPL Premier Division.

Acting club chairman, Graham Wood, said: “We have enjoyed a fabulous return to form in the final five games of the season which saw the team achieve 12 points from the available 15 - a run that was the third best in the league.

“In reality, the damage had already been done earlier in the season, with a very poor run that saw us only gaining one point from an available 24.

“The Board are obviously disappointed with this outcome for the current season but would like to thank the players and management for their sterling efforts in the last few games.

“However, the Board believe time has come for a change. Accordingly, we have informed Carl Macauley and Gary Martindale that we will not be renewing their contracts when they come to an end in May.

“Carl and Gary have done a great job for us during their tenure, and I have enjoyed working with them during my time as Acting Chairman. I wish them well for the future and would like to thank them for their service to the club particularly Carl who was appointed Manager in 2015 and played 89 times for the club between 1994-1996.

“No further changes are planned at this stage pending the appointment of a new Manager.

“The Board have discussed our future plans and are currently working on a playing budget for next season. We have commenced our search for a new Manager and would hope to make an announcement within the next few weeks.”

Witton are holding a fans’ meeting on Thursday evening for fans to discuss anything relating to the club.