Haworth worked for the club for four years during a turbulent, Covid-hit period.

Chairman Rob Gorski told https://www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk: “I shall miss Simon as an individual and manager. He had so many attributes and I am sure that he will succeed in whatever he does next, and I thank him sincerely for all his hard work. He will always be welcome at Bower Fold and we naturally wish him every success in his future career”.