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MACKEN REMOVED BY CELTIC

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 October 2026

STALYBRIDGE Celtic have parted company with manager Jon Macken after almost two years in charge of the club.
The former Preston, Manchester City and Barnsley striker has led Stalybridge to successive top-six finishes in NPL West, including the play-off final last term.
However, a difficult start to the season has left Celtic 17th in the NPL West, just two points above the relegation zone.
“This has naturally been a difficult decision,” chairman Nigel Jones said.
“However, it’s just not panned out the way both Jon and I expected, and we believe a change i...

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