A SHOCK resignation has left Frome Town without a manager as Josh Jeffries stepped down from his leadership position on Thursday 5th April after announcing he has taken the team as far as he could.
Josh, took over as interim manager in 2016 when previous manager Nick Bunyard resigned after being suspended by the FA for betting on his own teams. Josh then stepped up as permanent manager.
Josh announced his resignation on his Twitter page and said, “I have today decided to resign as manager of Frome Town. There are a variety of reasons. But I feel the club are currently a long way from being able to compete in the top half of that league.
“Since myself and Bunny came in a few years ago, and then Ben 18 months ago, the club have had the three best seasons at this standard, so something to be proud of. But I just can’t see that kicking on now unless certain things change.
“I thank everyone involved for all their support and help. I’d especially like to thank all the lads for their effort and commitment over this time and they will be missed.”
The team put out a statement on their website. It said, “It is with sadness we report that Josh Jeffries has decided to step down from his role as manager at Frome Town FC with immediate effect.
“Josh has provided us with a fantastic couple of years of football resulting in our highest league placing ever and with top quality performances provided by arguably our best ever squad of players.
“Unfortunately Josh feels he has taken us as far as he can and we would like to thank him and his management team, and of course all the players, for their commitment and effort over the past couple of seasons.
“We wish him nothing but the very best whatever he decides to do next and Josh will always be warmly welcomed and highly thought of by all at Frome Town FC.”
