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Ricardo leaves Swans

23rd September, 2019

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side Barton Town have announced that they have parted company with their manager David Ricardo.

His departure comes following a 5-2 weekend defeat at Grimsby Borough that leaves them next-to-bottom in the table, only ahead of basement side Athersley Recreation on goal difference.

A statement was released on the Swans website on Monday afternoon that read: "On Saturday night, we made the difficult decision to relieve manager Dave Ricardo of his duties as manager of Barton Town Football Club.

"The decision comes after a poor start to the season, picking up just one league win in six.

"The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Dave for the hard work and dedication he gave to the club during his time in charge.

"The defining point in Dave's tenure as Swans boss was a miraculous fourteen-game unbeaten run which saw us turn from relegation candidates to a mid-table side."

Chairman Mark Gregory added: "This was a tough decision the club had to make.

"With the ambition of the club going forward we felt this was the right decision to make at this stage.

"Dave is a top bloke and I'm sure he will soon be back in a management role and I'm sure he will give another 110% to a new club like he has given us that 110%.

"It just hasn't worked out for Dave and I wish him all the best for the future and I'm sure we will remain good friends going forward."

Barton say that a new manager will be appointed in due course with James Bennett and Ian Durnian taking the reins for Tuesday's visit of Liversedge in the NCEL League Cup at the Easy Buy Stadium.

(Story Source: Barton Town)

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NCEL Premier Division P Pts +/-
1 Staveley MW 26 55 33
2 Liversedge 24 53 38
3 Yorkshire Amateur 26 53 33
4 Penistone Church 28 53 26
5 Bridlington Town 25 48 19
6 Hemsworth MW 28 45 11
7 Maltby Main 28 43 -2
8 Garforth Town 28 41 -4
9 Grimsby Borough 26 40 6
10 Silsden AFC 28 37 -5
11 Barton Town 27 36 0
12 Eccleshill United 25 35 2
13 Knaresborough 25 32 3
14 Thackley 26 32 -5
15 Handsworth 23 30 -16
16 AFC Mansfield 26 28 -10
17 Goole AFC 28 25 -21
18 Bottesford Town 27 23 -28
19 Albion Sports 25 22 -16
20 Athersley Rec 27 12 -64
NCEL Division One P Pts +/-
1 Winterton Rangers 27 59 24
2 Skegness Town 26 58 39
3 Selby Town 25 56 46
4 North Ferriby 26 52 28
5 Campion 24 48 30
6 Retford FC 28 44 6
7 Glasshoughton Welf 26 43 11
8 Hallam 23 37 11
9 Swallownest 25 37 1
10 Nostell MW 25 35 13
11 Dronfield Town 25 35 7
12 Armthorpe Welfare 28 34 -8
13 Parkgate 25 34 -16
14 Rossington Main 26 31 -6
15 Brigg Town 30 30 -19
16 Ollerton Town 26 28 2
17 Hall Road Rangers 24 28 -8
18 Worsbrough Bridge 24 23 -10
19 Harrogate Railway 25 16 -35
20 East Hull 26 1 -116

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