Enfield Town FC announced last night that Gavin Macpherson had handed in his resignation following the club’s relegation

New boss Gavin Macpherson arrived in May — Towners boss Gavin Macpherson

Enfield Town FC manager Gavin Macpherson will leave the club at the end of the season following their relegation from National League South.

The Towners confirmed last night (Tuesday 14th) that Macpherson had handed in his resignation, three years on from his arrival at the club.

Macpherson’s first season at Enfield Town is considered to be the most successful in the club’s history, with promotion to the second step of non-league football via the Isthmian League Premier Division play-offs, as well as a first-ever European campaign.

In the gaffer’s second season, the Towners struggled to survive but mounted a spirited end-of-season ‘great escape‘ to avoid relegation.

But the third season of Macpherson’s reign is set to end in bitter disappointment, with the club’s relegation from National League South confirmed last week.

A statement posted on the Enfield Town website yesterday evening said: “Gavin has worked tirelessly alongside his coaching team over the past three years and his hard work, dedication and commitment to the club have been exemplary throughout his tenure. It was the board’s wish that Gav remain in charge for our return to Step Three, but having considered his position long and hard he feels that a complete reset of things is in the club’s best interests moving forward.

“The board are extremely grateful for all of Gavin’s efforts as manager. He brought us arguably the finest day in our history in our play-off win together with many other happy memories during his time with us. Aside from the first team, he has been instrumental in forming fantastic relationships with our youth team and academy and truly understands the unique nature of our club.

“During his three years he has built a tremendous relationship and rapport with our supporters and he will always be welcome at the Dave Bryant Stadium.

“Gavin and his staff will remain in charge for the final two games of the season and we hope this will give supporters a chance to acknowledge his brilliant contribution to the club over the past three years.”

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