By Matt Badcock

READY TO GO: Former Hampton boss Gary McCann has taken over at Billericay PICTURE: Alamy ■ BRAD Cooke says standing down as manager of NPL Premierer Atherton Collieries was “the hardest decision he has ever had to make”. Cooke has legendary status at Alder House after making 261 appearances as a player and leading them for 126 matches as manager. But on stepping down, Cooke said: “It’s a decision that I have to make for myself, and the timing is right for both myself and the club.” Chairman Paul Gregory said: “Brad ...