Tom Greaves has resigned as manager of FC United. The club have had a poor start to their season in National North and currently are in 21st position with just three points from six games.
"It has been an absolute honour, not only to play for the club but to
captain and then manage it, and it is something that I will never forget
and an experience that I’ve learnt a lot from both on and off the
pitch," said Greaves as reported by FC United.
"The opportunity to play football all over the world has been
incredible and I will walk away with literally hundreds of special
memories and that is largely down to the amazing fans of this club."
Damian Chadwick CEO at FC United said “We’re sure that all FC United
members and supporters will join us in thanking Tom for his tremendous
service to the club over the last five years both as a player and a
manager and wishing him all the very best for the future.
"The word
legend is often bandied around in a sporting context but we feel sure
that Tom will always hold a special place in the hearts of FC United
supporters and be remembered for many years to come as the first player
to score more than one hundred goals for the club and also for stepping
up as player manager during one of the most difficult periods in the
club’s history. Tom’s love for the club and embracing of its values has
been plain for all to see and this has undoubtedly been a difficult
decision for him to make and one that is tinged with sadness. It goes
without saying that Tom will always be welcome at this football club and
we look forward to seeing him back at Broadhurst Park."