Long serving Armthorpe Welfare manager Des Bennett has informed the club's committee of his decision to resign from his position at the end of the season.

A statement on the club's website reads as follows: "It is with regret that the committee accept Bennett's resignation who has stated his decision is based on wanting to concentrate more of his time on his work and family commitments.

"This means his last game will be the home fixture against Pickering Town this Saturday (28th April).

"Armthorpe Welfare would like to take this opportunity to thank Des for all his hard work, commitment, and loyalty to the club as both a player and manager over the last two decades. We wish him all the best for the future.

"Full story and statement to follow.

"Armthorpe Welfare have begun their search for a new manager."