Statement from Eccleshall FC
Tue 22nd February 2011 | Eccleshall | By Paul Lawler
Eccleshall manager Dave Dale tendered his resignation in mid-week but had agreed to stop on for last Saturday's fixture against Abbey Hey, a game which was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Dale's assistants Duncan Maydew and Mick Heath decided to follow him.
Dale, formerly Newcastle Town reserve team manager also had a short spell at Norton United before joining Eccleshall under Mark Askey, as coach. He took over from Askey when he left and has been in charge at Pershall Park for two and a half seasons.
"I have enjoyed what I have achieved at Eccleshall. The players have given me 100 per cent support and are a great squad for someone to take over. We have improved on the pitch and brought the club on," said Dale. "I have spent a lot of time thinking about my decision, which has been made with a heavy heart."
Chairman Andy Mapperson made several enquires about replacing Dave Dale once it was confirmed he was leaving in an effort to bring somebody into the club who could realise the long term ambitions of taking the club to a higher level. There has been a great deal of effort behind the scenes this season to try and attract more long term investments into the club and a number of new sponsors have already been identified for next season.
At a meeting with the players on Saturday the Chairman firstly thanked Dave Dale and his team for their efforts at the club and wished them all the best for the future. The players were then informed that Peter Hall had agreed to take over the role of manager for the remainder of the season. Whilst there was obvious disappointment at Dave Dale's departure the player's response was positive and hopefully they will respond to Peter Hall in the same way.
Hall was manager of Rists United (Staffs County League) and later became assistant manager to Steve Davis at Nantwich Town before taking over as manager in 2009 when Davis left to go to Crewe. Hall left Nantwich in March 2010.
Eccleshall are sure that Peter Hall, with the experience he brings to the position will enjoy success both on and off the pitch, in the short, medium and long term and are fully committed to moving the club forward.
Statement from Eccleshall FC
Tue 22nd February 2011 | Eccleshall
By Paul Lawler
Eccleshall manager Dave Dale tendered his resignation in mid-week but had agreed to stop on for last Saturday's fixture against Abbey Hey, a game which was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Dale's assistants Duncan Maydew and Mick Heath decided to follow him.
Dale, formerly Newcastle Town reserve team manager also had a short spell at Norton United before joining Eccleshall under Mark Askey, as coach. He took over from Askey when he left and has been in charge at Pershall Park for two and a half seasons.
"I have enjoyed what I have achieved at Eccleshall. The players have given me 100 per cent support and are a great squad for someone to take over. We have improved on the pitch and brought the club on," said Dale. "I have spent a lot of time thinking about my decision, which has been made with a heavy heart."
Chairman Andy Mapperson made several enquires about replacing Dave Dale once it was confirmed he was leaving in an effort to bring somebody into the club who could realise the long term ambitions of taking the club to a higher level. There has been a great deal of effort behind the scenes this season to try and attract more long term investments into the club and a number of new sponsors have already been identified for next season.
At a meeting with the players on Saturday the Chairman firstly thanked Dave Dale and his team for their efforts at the club and wished them all the best for the future. The players were then informed that Peter Hall had agreed to take over the role of manager for the remainder of the season. Whilst there was obvious disappointment at Dave Dale's departure the player's response was positive and hopefully they will respond to Peter Hall in the same way.
Hall was manager of Rists United (Staffs County League) and later became assistant manager to Steve Davis at Nantwich Town before taking over as manager in 2009 when Davis left to go to Crewe. Hall left Nantwich in March 2010.
Eccleshall are sure that Peter Hall, with the experience he brings to the position will enjoy success both on and off the pitch, in the short, medium and long term and are fully committed to moving the club forward.
