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Humphreys is new Ollerton boss

10th January, 2024

Ollerton Town have announced that James Humphreys is the Toolstation NCEL Division One side's new manager.

He is well known in the league for spells at Hallam, Worksop Town and Barton Town, and he will now look to turn around the North Nottinghamshire team's season as they look to stay in Step 6 football.

Humphreys replaces duo Craig Collins and Tom Chambers who stepped down from their joint managerial role at the Walesby Lane Sports Ground at the weekend.

The club are currently bottom of the Division One table with nineteen games remaining in their bid to reduce the thirteen-point gap between themselves and a place outside of the relegation zone.

Ollerton's next game is a trip to fellow bottom three side Armthorpe Welfare next Tuesday (16th) followed by a match at neighbours Clay Cross Town seven days later.

Ollerton management duo to step down

1st January, 2024

Ollerton Town have announced that management duo Craig Collins and Tom Chambers will be leaving their post after Saturday’s home Toolstation NCEL Division One game against Worsbrough Bridge Athletic.

A statement released by the club said: "Craig and Tom took over in the summer, during an extremely tumultuous period for the club, and alongside their team of Courtney Sterling, Nathan Fawley and Mark Birch, they have worked extremely hard to settle things on the pitch, giving blood, sweat and tears throughout the season.

"Their management of the first team has then allowed the club to stabilise behind the scenes, meaning they leave the club in a better position than which they found it.

"The pair agreed to take on, what is without question, one of the hardest jobs in Northern Counties East League football and, despite the various challenges and obstacles in their way, they have taken the job on with great spirit and shown fantastic commitment.

"However, after discussions between the pair and the club over the festive period, it has been mutually agreed that they shall step away in order for the club to bring in fresh ideas in the hope of maximising what is left of the 2023/24 season, as well as planning ahead for next season."

Chairman Liam Kent added: "This has been a very difficult decision for everyone to come to.

"We all have the upmost respect for Craig and Tom for the job they have done so far this season. We all wanted a different outcome, and I cannot think of a pair more deserving of success.

"Unfortunately, the results have not been what any of us wanted and after some honest and mature discussions over the past few weeks about the direction of the football club, we have amicably concluded that it is best for all parties if we now go our separate ways.

"At the heart of these discussions at all times was the welfare of Ollerton Town Football Club which sums up both Craig and Tom.

"The fact they have agreed to give us one more game to help with the transition epitomises what they are about. They leave with all of our thanks, and they will always be welcome here at Walesby Lane."

Ollerton are now welcoming applications for the role of first team manager.

The club are ideally looking for a passionate, hard-working individual(s) who is interested in a long-term process, working alongside a youthful, ambitious committee to help develop the club on and off the field over a number of seasons.

It is vitally important that anyone interested is aligned with the club in regard to short-, medium- and long-term ambitions.

Given the club’s current position in the Northern Counties East League Division One, realistic ambitions shall be set for the remainder of the campaign with a focus on putting building blocks in place ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Any interested parties should send expressions of interest and any supporting information to chairman@ollertontownfc.co.uk and/or secretary@ollertontownfc.co.uk.

The club hopes to have an appointment in place in time for their game against Armthorpe Welfare on 16th January, 2024.

(Story Source: Ollerton Town)