Fans shocked as manager part ways with Curzon Ashton

Fans were left shocked on Monday evening as manager Mark Bradshaw part ways with National League North club Curzon Ashton.

He was appointed back in November 2018, but prior to then, had been with the club for over a decade as head coach, being a vital part of the junior, youth and first-team set up.

He’s guided the Nash to two 18th place finishes, picking up 34 points from 33 games in the 2019/20 season and 49 points from 42 games come the end of the the 2018/19 season.

Tonight we have parted ways with manager Mark Bradshaw.

A full update will be given in due course.

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— Curzon Ashton (@CurzonAshton) June 15, 2020

Chairman Wayne Salkeld said in the club statement: “It is with great regret that Curzon Ashton FC have released Mark Bradshaw from his position as First Team Manager.

“The Club would like to go on record and thank Mark for his efforts whilst in his role as the First Team Manager

“Mark however will remain at the Club at his primary role as Football Development Manager.

“As soon as a new appointment is made the club will make an announcement.”

CURZON ASHTON’S 19/20 RESULTS:

As mentioned, fans were left rather shocked as the manager part ways with Curzon Ashton…

Oh no…😪

— Martin Fitzgerald (@MadMart132) June 15, 2020

🤬🤬🤬

— Denis Cudahy 🍊 (@cudda69) June 15, 2020

Shocked by that one 🤯🤯

— JamesBowker (@JamesBowker98) June 15, 2020

Absolutely gutted

— steven george price (@mcfcprice) June 15, 2020

Now that has surprised me…

— Thomas Rothwell (@tom_rothwell36) June 15, 2020

Massive shock!!!

— Rick Ward (@RickWard2105) June 15, 2020

Not saying he did great but can anyone actually do a better job with the current squad ?

— Ice1886🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@HarriersC) June 15, 2020

Shocked! 😮

— MU Gadge (@GarethRushby) June 15, 2020

Never got a full season to prove his mettle.

— Denton Stroller (@tamestrider7) June 15, 2020

🤔 but not leaving the club. The update will be interesting. This is the second strange managerial decision hopefully this one will be made clearer to the fans ?

— Glyn (@glyn1jones) June 15, 2020

Shocked by that one 🤯🤯

— JamesBowker (@JamesBowker98) June 15, 2020

Wow

— dootsy (@jojo200701) June 15, 2020

Thought they played us off the park with ten men the week before the last games

— Josh B (@NotJosButtler) June 15, 2020

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