Chris Willcock departs as manager of Lancaster City FC

Chris Willcock. Image: Michael Porter Photography

Manager Chris Willcock has left Lancaster City Football Club by mutual consent.

City lost to Hyde United on Saturday - their third league defeat in a row - and lie 14th in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, five points above the relegation places.

Willcock joined the Dolly Blues in January 2024. The club finished ninth in the league table last season, their highest position in the non-league pyramid since 2007.

A statement from Lancaster City FC on Monday evening announced Willcock's departure.

"Lancaster City Football Club can confirm that Chris Willcock has left his position as first-team manager by mutual consent.

"Chris joined the Dolly Blues in January 2024 and in the second half of the 2023/24 season guided us to 9th place, our highest finish in the English League pyramid since 2007.

"Chris' backroom staff of Lincoln Adams and Warren Nolan have also left the club.

"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Chris, Lincoln and Warren for their hard work and dedication during their time with us, and we wish him all the best for the future."

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