Two Clubs Look For New Managers

Two clubs in the National North League are looking for new managers.

Alun Armstrong has left Blyth Spartans for Darlington. However Blyth aren't happy as a club statement has revealed.

"Alun Armstrong informed Blyth Spartans Association Football Club on Sunday 19 May that he intended to leave the Club while under contract.  The Club is currently considering its position, taking legal advice, and will make no comment about Alun’s departure, at this stage. 


"The search for a new manager now starts and the board will continue to work in the best interests of the Club to ensure that its objectives for next season are protected."

Meanwhile Mark Bower has left Bradford Park Avenue.

A club statement read: "Bradford (Park Avenue) have agreed by mutual consent that Mark Bower will leave his role as First-Team Manager with immediate effect.

"The club would like to place on record its gratitude to Mark, for his hard work and dedication in his management of the team during three exciting seasons." 

Bradford PA expect to appoint a new manager this evening.

Update 9pm: Gary Thompson is Bradford PA's new manager.