Macclesfield Town boss Sol Campbell has today left the club after eight months in charge.
The 44-year-old took over the Silkmen as they struggled against relegation. He turned them into a solid unit, earning their Football League status on the final day of last season.
They’ve started relatively well, an opening day defeat has been offset by a fine 3-0 win against Leyton Orient this weekend, then an EFL cup success as they knocked Blackpool out on penalties.
However, the former England defender has been a victim of the clubs dire financial plight and a statement by the club confirms he’s left by mutual consent.
“We have mutually agreed to part ways with manager Sol Campbell,” a statement said.
This has been conducted in the most amicable of ways and there has been total transparency between the club and Sol regarding the challenges which face lower league clubs such as Macclesfield Town.
We have a very competitive squad in place, as demonstrated by our opening games of the new season and this certainly bodes well for the future.”
These Macclesfield Town fans don’t feel it bodes well for the future at all.
As a lifelong Silkman, this is the lowest point in our famous 8 month history.
— The Boys (Back in Town) (@MisterWenger) August 15, 2019
unpaid for 4 months, can hardly blame him
— Matt Vare (@Matt_Vare) August 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/___Q__/status/1161963037546471424
Just when you think things couldn’t get any worse. Thank you @SolManOfficial for all you have put up with whilst being with us.
— Miss Thomason (@SThomason89) August 15, 2019
Like he was ever going to stay he’s sulked ,moaned and complained although his career lower league was never going to suit him but that said good luck to macc for the rest of the season ⚽️👍🏻
— DARREN KIELY (@DAZZAKI30) August 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/kjtbarbosa/status/1161967368056254469
It said he’s mutually left but it’s probably amar’s fault as always
— Luke (@Luke16489) August 15, 2019
Absolute shambles.
— Phil Ball (@mrphilball) August 15, 2019
I was not ready for this
— Nathan (@Top10Nathan) August 15, 2019
