ALVECHURCH have sacked manager Ian Long – despite seeing him as the most successfjul boss in the club’s history. Long returned to the club for a second spell at the helm during the 2019/2020 season having departed Stourbridge, and led them to the play-offs in 2021/22 and the second round of the FA Cup. But two wins in eight matches has seen his tenue at Lye Meadow come to an end. “Ian is the most successful manager in the club’s history, so this decision has not been made lightly,” the club said. “We acknowledge the success Ian has brough...