New management team appointed at Buxton FC
Former Colne and Curzon Ashton boss Steve Cunningham is getting the top job.
A new management team has been appointed at Buxton FC after Gary Hayward and assistant Mark Ward were let go just days before the club's crucial FA Cup clash with York City.
Former Colne and Curzon Ashton boss Steve Cunningham is getting the top job. Damian Crossley is being brought in to assist.
Steve said:
"There's an unbelievable group of lads here, full of enthusiasm and the talent to match. "
We've got a firm foundation for our work. The team has made an impressive start to the season under previous management and we'll move forward with determination.
"Firstly it's an important FA Cup day, then we'll turn our attention to tackling a busy Northern Premier programme."
The Bucks are into the First Round Proper of the competition and face an away match at York on Saturday.
In a statement on social media, former assistant Mark Ward said he was let go by Buxton in a dispute over a holiday.
Club chairman David Hopkins said:
"Steve and Damian met the players yesterday and it was a most positive session. Saturday's game will be an historic occasion and we're going there fully armed and committed, backed by over 1,000 travelling fans.
"Then it will be back to league action next Tuesday and the drive towards building Buxton's serious challenge for promotion."