Ryton & Crawcrook Albion have today parted company with manager Daniel Iredale by mutual consent.

Appointed in January 2021, Iredale guided the club to EA Cup success and a sixth-place finish in the Northern League Division 2 in his first season in charge.

But a difficult start to this season leaves Albion 19th in the table with only 5 points from 10 games.

“Everyone connected with Ryton & Crawcrook Albion would like to place on record their sincere thanks to Daniel for all his hard work and dedication, and especially for delivering the first piece of silverware to the club in many years,” read a statement from the club’s committee.

“We wish Dan every success for the future. He will always be warmly welcomed back to Kingsley Park.

“We would also like to extend our gratitude to James Barker, Lewis Carr, Carl Paterson and Tiago Dores for their contributions to the club as part of the coaching team.”

A caretaker manager will be appointed to lead the team on an interim basis, starting with Wednesday’s league fixture at home to Sunderland West End, while the process of recruiting a new manager is under way and an appointment will be announced in due course.