Manager Gary Alexander and assistant John Mackie resign from their positions at Greenwich Borough amid financial constraints

Gary Alexander and his assistant john Mackie have made the shock decision to step from their positions at Greenwich Borough despite the club sitting fourth in the Bostik South.

A club statement confirmed that the pair had resigned due to the club’s current financial restraints.

Captain Mark Phillips and Charlie MacDonald have also left the club.

Just like to say with a broken Heart iv resigned from my position as @GBoroughfc I’d like thank my players staff for all efforts over my 2 year stint it’s been class with what we have had #ifyounoyouno thanks again and good luck to you all follow your dreams ????

— Gary Alexander (@29gazalex) January 4, 2018

The managerial duo joined in December 2015 and guided Boro to promotion from the Southern Counties East Football League and then into the Bostik South play-offs, where they were beaten in the semi-finals by Corinthian Casuals.

Tom Carlse, Liam Hickey and Huseyin Torgut will take charge of first team responsibilities when Greenwich travel to Hastings United this afternoon.

A permanent successor is expected to be named early next week.

 

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