Hinckley Times

AFC boss steps down suddenly

Search on for new manager

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DALE Belford has stepped down as manager of Hinckley AFC due to personal reasons.

After taking charge in October, Belford led the side to eight wins from his 12 games in charge including seven on the bounce from the start of November until a draw at Lichfield on December 23.

AFC then fell to a 4-3 defeat at home to Heather St John’s on Boxing Day.

However during his tenure Belford also guided the side to the fourth round of the FA Vase with two impressive wins over higher level sides, but personal reasons dictate that his time in charge has come to an end after just over two months at the helm.

Belford said: “I’m disappoint­ed that my tenure has had to come to an end so soon, but I’ve enjoyed my short spell at the club and I’d like to thank the fans for their fantastic support in every way during my time here.”

His assistant Richard Lavery and first team coach Tom Cherry will continue to take charge of the side and prepare the players for the FA Vase fourth round tie at Marske United on January 6.

Chairman Steve Jelfs said: “We are, of course, disappoint­ed that Dale’s reign as manager has ended but we respect his decision to step down.

“We were delighted to appoint someone of Dale’s calibre to take over from Carl Abbott’s fine work and it’s a shame his tenure has ended so soon.

“We’re pleased that Richard and Tom have agreed to take interim charge and we’re likely to take our time appointing a successor to make sure it’s the right appointmen­t for the club.”

The club have placed on record their thanks to Dale for his contributi­on during his time at the club, and have wished him good luck for the future.

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Departing Hinckley AFC manager Dale Belford

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