The crisis facing non-league side Farsley Celtic has hit a new low as former Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn has resigned from his position.
The National League North side are spiralling out of control with no home ground and sitting in the relegation places of the sixth tier. They hit a new low this weekend, losing 6-1 to relegation rivals Needham Market.
Redfearn Confirms Own Exit
Instead of the club announcing any form of departure for Redfearn, who has managed both Leeds and Rotherham United at the EFL level, the Telegraph and Argus had to contact the 59-year-old himself to confirm he had left the club. He revealed he had left the club on Thursday, with Celtic’s Women’s manager Izzy Roads taking charge of the loss against Needham Market.
He had been appointed just three weeks prior to the post alongside returning assistant Pav Singh, failing to register a win during their time at the club. It is the latest in a long line of issues at the West Yorkshire side, with players accusing chairman Paul Barthorpe of “breaking trust” following delays in late wage payments.
Farsley have not played at their home stadium of The Citadel this season, instead playing their fixtures over 70 miles away at Buxton’s Silverlands Stadium, nearly a two-hour drive for home fans. Fans have since announced they plan to boycott those ‘home’ games, and the Farsley Celtic Supporters’ Club have also unanimously voted that they have no confidence in Barthorpe’s leadership.
Writer’s View
More attention needs to be shone on what is going on at Farsley Celtic. The club are in dire straits and the departure of Redfearn, only three weeks into the job, is the latest in a long line of issues at this side. Redfearn must be appreciated for what he tried to do and give it a go to help the team and fans who deserve better than this but ultimately it has become too much for him. The pitch situation at The Citadel may start being resolved with resurfacing expected to start this week, but there are many other things that need addressing.
