Neil Buckley has resigned as manager of Barton Town Old Boys.

Work commitments mean he would not be able to fully commit himself to the Division One club and so he has left with immediate effect.

A club spokesperson said: "This is a blow but we would like to thank Neil for his fantastic service to the club over the last five years, both as a player and manager.

"He won the Central Midlands League, then got us promotion to the NCEL a year later."

The club have gone the 'Liverpool' way of doing things and Carl Stead has stepped into the manager's shoes from the Boot Room to work alongside Ian Durnian who will remain the assistant manager.

The club said: "Carl has won the FA Vase twice and has both the respect and experience needed to manage at this level and beyond."

In staying with the Boot Room ethic, Craig Burdick has been appointed Player-Coach.