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Morecambe legend Jim Bentley leaves AFC Fylde

Morecambe FC legend, Jim Bentley, has left as manager of AFC Fylde, the club has announced.

Jim left the Mazuma Stadium in October 2019, following a 17 year association with the Shrimp as both a player and manager, taking over at Mill Farm soon after.

He leaves with AFC Fylde 4th in the National League North table, 14 points off automatic promotion, but comfortably inside the division’s play off positions.

In a statement, the Coasters said: ‘’It is with regret that today AFC Fylde announces the departure of First-Team manager Jim Bentley.

‘’Much of Jim’s first two seasons at the club were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to the curtailment of football at National League and National League North Level.

‘’Despite a promising start to this campaign, a recent run of poor form has left the Coasters off the pace and heading in the wrong direction, so after Tuesday’s defeat to York City, it was decided a change was needed. 

Club Chairman and Owner David Haythornthwaite said: “These things are never easy, and Jim is a true gentleman and someone I have great respect for as an individual, so yesterday’s conversation was difficult but one we had to have.

“I want to thank Jim for all his efforts while at the Club and wish him all the best for the future.’’

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