Joe Thornton has had to step down from his Handsworth assistant manager role because of work commitments.
The ex-Shaw Lane and Athersley Rec frontman Thornton became Russ Eagle’s number two back in April, but has recently had to change jobs.
Thornton said: “I’ve changed jobs so I can’t commit 100% as an assistant manager should be.
“I have spoke to Russ about it and he was sound about it. I may also get my boots back out yet as I don’t want to leave the game fully, but we shall see.”