Mark Applegarth leaves Wakefield Trinity
He says it's been a privilege and an honour to coach the club.
Mark Applegarth has left his position as Wakefield head coach following their Super League relegation.
Applegarth rose through the ranks to take up the post in September 2022, having been on Trinity's books for the previous six years, but they collected just four wins in 27 games this season in finishing bottom of the table.
Demotion to the Championship looks set to bring a change at Wakefield, with prospective new owner Matt Ellis signalling his intention to appoint Daryl Powell once his takeover of the club is complete.
"It's been a privilege and an honour to coach my home-town club," Applegarth said. "I gave it everything I had with every decision made with the best interests of the club at heart.
"I genuinely wish Matt, Daryl and the rest of the new team well. It's an exciting time to be supporting Wakefield and after speaking with Matt on numerous occasions, I know he has a burning desire to take this club back to where it belongs which is challenging for honours on a regular basis."
Wakefield announced assistant coach Sean Long has also departed the club.