Their record in the league includes one win, and four losses and they currently lie eighteenth in the standings.

A statement from Payton reads: "I’ve experienced a lot of things in football but the decision made by Garstang Football Club after 5 games, to let me go as their manager has come as a big surprise.

"Granted we haven’t had the best of starts and team selection has been difficult due to holidays, stag doos etc, but they have and that’s football.

"Obviously I believe in myself and will use this experience to my advantage. Good luck to everyone at Garstang, I'll move on to the next chapter in my football career".

Craig Kendall