Robinson leaves Corby as Peters returns as new boss

Mark Peters (left) is back as manager of Corby Town having had a previous stint at Steel Park originally as assistant to Chris Plummer

The Steelmen confirmed this evening (Thursday) that Robinson had departed Steel Park ‘by mutual consent’ while Gary Mulligan, who was also in the role of joint-manager, will be staying on in a playing capacity.

Peters, a former Rushden & Diamonds player, is no stranger to Corby having been an assistant-manager at the club alongside Chris Plummer in 2013.

Robinson had previously been assistant-manager alongside Steve Kinniburgh during the last campaign when Corby were beaten in a dramatic Southern League Division One Central play-off final at Bromsgrove Sporting.

He was elevated to a joint role with Mulligan following Kinniburgh’s departure in the summer.

The Steelmen have been in the upper reaches of the Division One Central table for most of the season and led for a long time before Halesowen Town took over at the top in recent weeks.

Corby have endured something of a wobble recently and head into an away game at Kempston Rovers on Saturday on the back of a run of one win in six matches.

A statement on the Corby Town Twitter account read: “We can confirm that Ashley Robinson has left Corby Town by mutual consent.

“Everyone at Steel Park would to thank Ash for all his efforts over the last two years.

“Gary Mulligan has agreed to stay at Corby in a playing capacity.

“Corby Town are pleased to announce that Mark Peters will take over as manager until the end of the season.

“Peters is no stranger to Steel Park, first as assistant before taking temporary charge in 2013.”