Former boss Kyle Jordan 'disappointed' but 'understands' Worksop Town's decision to replace him

Jordan and his management team were let go from the Tigers last week, with Craig Parry dropped into the hot-seat.

Club officials say the move is part of a plan to move them up to the next level.

And while Jordan was left disappointed by the move, it is one he says he could understand.

“The management team has been in football a long time and we know new owners quite often like to do things their own way.and go in their own direction,” said Jordan.

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“It was a disappointing decision, but it was one we prepared ourselves for so it wasn’t as big a kick in the teeth as it might have looked

“I have been playing for Worksop for the best part of 10 years through from the U19’s.

“It's been my life and I’m not about to burn bridges with the club, nobody knows what can happen in the future.

“Deep down we probably already expected it was coming. I understand the decision, the facilities, the stadium and the team is going to be heavily invested in for next season.

“It looks like they are really going for it and I can understand why they would want a more experienced management team in place, it is just how football works.”

But Jordan says the departing management team could hold their heads up high.

“Myself and James Kay (assistant manager) are very young to be managing and we were thrown in the deep end a lot earlier than we would like to be.

“We found out the cub was in debt of £80,000 to £90,000 and we have had to tell players there is no money to pay the wages.

“I was thrown in with no experience whatsoever and we have ended up finishing in a position that the supporters, the realistic ones anyway, would have taken before the start of the season.

“We are really proud of how the last couple of months have gone. I know it’s football and a hobby, but it is a big commitment.

“We would train maybe once or twice a week, we are travelling a long way off our own back with no club transport to Stamford and Chasetown.

“I have seen wages cut at Worksop Town three times and it led to a mass exodus of players, but we didn’t lose any this time.

“It is a special group of players.”

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