It is with great sadness that Atherton Collieries can confirm the departure of manager Micheal Clegg and his staff.
Taking charge in 2014, three promotions in five years saw the club rise from the North West Counties Division One to the Northern Premier League for the first time in its history.
We’d like to put on record our thanks to Micheal for the most successful period in the club’s history, the club will be forever grateful for the memories created during his tenure.
We are accepting applications for the role of Manager, please contact Chairman Paul Gregory on 07811 341673 in the first instance, the deadline for applications is 7pm on Saturday 30th November.
The club will be making no further comment at this time.

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