Brentwood boss bows out

Brentwood Town have released a short statement announcing the departure of manager Rod Stringer. It simply says:

'BTFC have parted company with manager Rod Stringer by mutual consent. The club would like to thank Rod for all of his commitment to the club and a new appointment will be made swiftly.'

Rod took over at the Arena in October 2021, and steered his charges to the Pitching In Isthmian North Play Off Final last season- a match which they lost on penalties to Canvey Island. This season has been more of a struggle, with the club becalmed in mid table, sixteen points above danger and fifteen away from the Play Off places.

Prior to his time with the Blues, Rod was manager at Aveley from 2007 until 2010, and in that time led the Millers to the North Division title before steering them to third place in the Premier Division. He moved on to Braintree Town, and also led them to promotion- in their case to the National League- before moving on to more success at Bishop's Stortford, managing to keep the Blues at Step Two despite them being placed in Conference North.

Prior to the pandemic he was in charge at Chelmsford City.

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