Final act: Rudy Funk hugs Harrogate Railway manager Billy Miller – literally seconds before announcing his resignation as manager of Scarborough. Photo: Caught Light Photography
Rudy Funk has called time on his three-and-half-years spell in charge of Scarborough Athletic, citing broken promises.
Funk resigned straight after Scarborough’s 3-0 defeat at Harrogate Railway last night, but Funk says his exit is nothing to do with results.
Scarborough are fifth in the Evo Stik Division One North table.
Funk told BBC Radio York: “I’m sure our chairman will release a statement and the only thing I can say is that people make agreements and promises in life.
“I was brought up believing that once you’ve shook hands you honour that. This is absolutely nothing to do with football. Recently I have felt very uncomfortable with certain things and it has affected me.
“It is absolutely nothing to do with football. Over the three-and-a-half years I’ve been at Scarborough, we’ve had some fantastic sides and fantastic players and I loved them like my own kids.
“I have parted from Scarborough on a good note and I want to remain this way. I want to remember all the good things.”
Under Funk, Scarborough won the NCEL Premier Division title in 2012.
Scarborough have confirmed Funk’s departure, but have yet to reveal the reasons.
A statement said: “Scarborough Athletic FC can confirm the departure of our long-serving manager Rudy Funk, following a hugely popular and successful spell at the helm.
“Club chairman Dave Holland spoke briefly on Monday night of his sadness at the event, acknowledging both Rudy’s popularity with the fans and his success on the field during his stay at the club.
“The club has moved quickly to appoint assistant managers Bryan Hughes and Paul Foot to take over in the interim. Bryan and Paul will be holding training as usual on Thursday and have begun making plans for Saturday’s tough home game against Northwich Victoria.”