Matlock Town part ways with manager Adam Clayton
Matlock Town have announced that manager Adam Clayton has left the club by mutual consent.
Clayton took over permanently last summer having initially been in temporary charge, and was tasked with overseeing a return to step three football after relegation.
And whilst the Gladiators currently lie third in the NPL Division One East, a club statement confirmed that several results in recent weeks had been below the standard expected, culminating in a disappointing 3-0 loss at struggling Ossett United on Boxing Day.
The statement read: “Adam has worked tirelessly since his appointment to try and put us in a strong position with regard to securing promotion back to step three following our relegation last season.
“However, too many results have fallen short of the standards expected and it is felt a fresh approach will benefit the club’s immediate and long-term future.
“Assistant manager Steve Eyre has also left the club. We wish to place on record our thanks to Adam and Steve for their efforts with Matlock Town and wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavours.”
Matlock are next in action at home to Silsden on New Year’s Day.