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Friday, August 06, 2004

Wright leaves Chester

Mark Wright has left Chester City in unexplained circumstances. His assistant Dave Moss is also reported to have quit.

Chester has been rumoured to have debts of £3 million, but it is not known whether the financial situation has played a part in Wright's departure.

Wright took Chester from the Conference to the new Division Two when his side won the league by just one point from Hereford United last season.

Meanwhile the Chester Chronicle has confirmed events that manager Mark Wright has left the club just 24 hours before the club's long-awaited return to the Football League.

They report that the club have made no official comment as yet but the news is set to throw the club into turmoil as they set out to re-establish themselves after four years of non-league football.

It is believed that much of Wright's backroom staff have departed with him, with ex-Tranmere Rovers and Wigan Athletic manager Ray Mathias expected to take temporary charge.

Later Wright was reported as saying: "It was my decision. The position was untenable. I did not want it to happen, but it has. It's not the right time and I apologise for that. It's a very sad day. I know the side is a good side."