Frickley Athletic have announced that they have accepted the resignation of manager Wayne Benn following their 3-0 home defeat to Thackley in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division on Saturday.

The loss extended the Westfield Lane side's winless run to eight games, leaving them seventeenth in the table and seven points above the drop zone.

A statement released by the club an hour after the final whistle thanked Benn and his management team "for all their hard work and efforts with the first team so far this season".

It continued: "They joined the club during a difficult period of transition in the summer and their efforts to stabilise the club on the pitch over the course of this season have been very much appreciated.

"We wish them all the best for the future.

"Under 23s manager Martin Beaumont will take over management responsibilities of the first team on an interim basis whilst the club searches for a new permanent manager and will begin preparations for Tuesday’s trip to Silsden AFC in the NCEL.

"The club are now taking applications for the role of first team manager.

"Please could any interested parties send their applications to chairman Richard Norman at richard@cigroup.cc.

"All applications must be submitted by Friday 24th February, 2023.

"Further information regarding the first team management position will be announced in due course."