'With great sadness' - Poppies accept resignation of manager McDonald
Kettering Town have announced the departure of boss Liam McDonald with immediate effect.
The Poppies won 1-0 in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon, beating Bedford Town thanks to a 75th-minute goal at Latimer Park.
But after the game, Kettering released a statement to confirm that the club had accepted McDonald's request to step down as manager.
The statement read: "It is with great sadness that Kettering Town Football Club have accepted Liam McDonald's request to step down as first team manager with immediate effect.
"Kettering Town Football Club would like to thank Liam for his commitment, hard work and dedication to the club.
"Liam's first team management team Nick Green and David Bridgewater will be taking charge of first team matters going forward.
"We wish Liam the best and request everyone get behind the management team, the players and the club for what is an important and exciting season ahead."
Kettering start the new campaign with a home game against Alvechurch next Saturday (August 8).