Apart from a couple of years here and there, Buckle has been in and around Kidsgrove’s first team set up for over 30 years as a player, manager, and assistant manager but now he feels it’s the right time to step aside.

Manager Scott Dundas said: "The club can’t thank Ant enough for the time, effort and dedication.

"He has shown over the years and he will always be made to feel very welcome when he gets the time to come down and watch the lads in the future".