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Hannigan leaves Ollerton

24th May, 2023

Ollerton Town have announced that manager Richard Hannigan, who was appointed to the role in April, has left the club to take the reins at United Counties League side Dunkirk.

It comes as the Nottinghamshire outfit awaits their appeal to the FA's decision to turn down their request for a lateral move to the league of his new club.

Ollerton were listed as staying in Toolstation NCEL Division One for the 2023/24 season when the line-ups were unveiled last week.

A statement released by the club said: "We thank [Richard] for his efforts at the club during his short spell in charge, and for his full transparency and honesty over the past week.

"We appreciate those on the outside may question or criticise but, as a club, we are steadfast in our belief that at that time we made the best decision we could, choosing the best candidate available, despite being aware of the difficulties Rich would face if our application for lateral movement to the United Counties League was unsuccessful.

"Though the club is appealing the FA's decision, due to the factors much greater than simply choice of manager, Richard was presented with another opportunity he wished to take.

"Given the uncertainty, it was decided to be in the best interest of all parties to end that uncertainty and agree to a mutual parting of the ways.

"Whilst we are obviously disappointed at Richard's departure, we wish him the very best for the future.

"Though this is another bump in the road for the club, we believe we are still on the right path and heading towards the stability we are seeking after a turbulent few months."

Ollerton say that they are close to finalising a successor and hope to have an announcement within the next couple of days.

(Story Source: Ollerton Town)

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NCEL Premier Division P Pts +/-
P 1 North Ferriby 38 95 55
P 2 Winterton Rangers 38 81 40
3 Emley AFC 38 77 43
4 Garforth Town 38 70 36
5 Penistone Church 38 68 19
6 Hallam 38 67 21
7 Barton Town 38 64 21
R 8 Hemsworth MW 38 55 8
9 Golcar United 38 54 13
10 Knaresborough 38 53 -2
11 Silsden AFC 38 51 -4
12 Albion Sports 38 51 -4
13 Maltby Main 38 48 -15
14 Thackley 38 46 -4
15 Eccleshill United 38 43 -11
16 Handsworth 38 42 -13
17 Frickley Athletic 38 36 -20
18 Bottesford Town 38 29 -37
19 Goole AFC 38 25 -66
R 20 Yorkshire Amateur 38 15 -80
NCEL Division One P Pts +/-
P 1 Campion 38 98 102
2 Harrogate Railway 38 86 51
P 3 Rossington Main 38 84 57
4 Wakefield AFC 38 70 34
5 Staveley MW 38 63 22
6 Horbury Town 38 60 28
7 Retford FC 38 59 3
8 Armthorpe Welfare 38 58 -5
9 Brigg Town 38 55 8
10 Selby Town 38 52 -9
11 Beverley Town 38 51 -1
12 Nostell MW 38 44 -14
13 Ollerton Town 38 41 -72
14 Parkgate 38 40 -15
15 Worsbrough Bridge 38 40 -19
16 Dronfield Town 38 40 -25
17 Glasshoughton Welf 38 40 -31
18 Shirebrook Town 38 36 -32
19 Swallownest 38 36 -35
20 Athersley Rec 38 30 -47

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