Andy Patterson leaves Thackley manager’s post and is replaced by Mark Senior and Carl Priestley

Andy Patterson has left his position as manager of Thackley and replaced him with Mark Senior as general football manager.
Patterson is the first Non League managerial casualty in Yorkshire this season.
Patterson’s exit was revealed on the club’s Twitter account earlier this afternoon along with the arrival of Senior and his new management team.
Senior will oversee all football related matters alongside Carl Priestley, who has been appointed as interim head coach, while the club search a permanent coach.
Priestley was the manager of Bradford Sunday Alliance side Swaine Green and is a contender for the job on a permanent basis.
The club have been besieged by financial problems as well poor results. Patterson even had to play in goal at a recent Toolstation NCEL Premier Division game.
The first statement, revealing Patterson’s exit, said: “Thackley AFC have today parted company with first team manager Andy Patterson and his assistant Mick Watson.
“The club would like to place on record it’s thanks to Andy and Mick for their continued hard work at the football club, particularly during the recent difficulties.
“The club feel both have contributed and can still contribute to the future growth of the club.
“Both Andy and Mick have been offered other roles within the leadership structure and they are considering their positions.”
Patterson had been in charge since March when Lee Clapham and Dave Morgan left.

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