Managerial Change At Winsford United
Sat 29th January 2011 | Winsford United | By Ian Templeman
Winsford United have been left stunned by the news that Manager Chris Willcock has left to take up a new post at Woodley Sports.
"We always realised it was something that might happen" said Secretary Bob Astles. "Chris has made no secret of his ambition and anyone looking at the success he has brought to the club this season would see him as a manager of the highest ability".
"In my opinion Chris is one of the best managers in non-league football and the opportunity offered by the new regime at Woodley and also the offer of a long contract was just too good for him to refuse".
Even then Chris took a few days to make up his mind. "I have thoroughly enjoyed both my spells at Winsford and it was not an easy decision to make", said Willcock "It is a fine club and the support I have received from everyone there has been superb".
Chris said his farewells to the players who were clearly shocked by the news but the disappointment was somewhat relieved by the news that the club had immediately offered the manager's job to Assistant Manager Ian Street. "It was a no-brainer" said Astles. "Ian has worked harder than anyone at the club this season and deserves to be given his chance. We are looking for him to continue our push towards the title and hopefully take us into next season".
Street has had previous managerial experience with Warrington Town, Bamber Bridge and Witton Albion and although disappointed with Chris's departure he could not conceal his delight at being offered the position. The first test will come next Tuesday when The Blues entertain neighbours Alsager Town.
Managerial Change At Winsford United
Sat 29th January 2011 | Winsford United
By Ian Templeman
Winsford United have been left stunned by the news that Manager Chris Willcock has left to take up a new post at Woodley Sports.
"We always realised it was something that might happen" said Secretary Bob Astles. "Chris has made no secret of his ambition and anyone looking at the success he has brought to the club this season would see him as a manager of the highest ability".
"In my opinion Chris is one of the best managers in non-league football and the opportunity offered by the new regime at Woodley and also the offer of a long contract was just too good for him to refuse".
Even then Chris took a few days to make up his mind. "I have thoroughly enjoyed both my spells at Winsford and it was not an easy decision to make", said Willcock "It is a fine club and the support I have received from everyone there has been superb".
Chris said his farewells to the players who were clearly shocked by the news but the disappointment was somewhat relieved by the news that the club had immediately offered the manager's job to Assistant Manager Ian Street. "It was a no-brainer" said Astles. "Ian has worked harder than anyone at the club this season and deserves to be given his chance. We are looking for him to continue our push towards the title and hopefully take us into next season".
Street has had previous managerial experience with Warrington Town, Bamber Bridge and Witton Albion and although disappointed with Chris's departure he could not conceal his delight at being offered the position. The first test will come next Tuesday when The Blues entertain neighbours Alsager Town.
