Carmody
will be joined in the dug-out by assistant Alan Jackson to resume a partnership
that had recently been at NCEL Division One side Armthorpe Welfare.
They
replace Mark Pitts and Simon Portrey, who left the Vikings as the club look to
substantially reduce operating costs in the wake of restrictions brought about
by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chairman
Alan Wilson told https://www.gooleafc.com:
"For the club to survive on a reduced playing budget, it has to adopt a
more localised approach, attracting players with reduced travelling costs.
"The
club felt that Mark and Simon, who are based in Leeds, did not have the
necessary 'local contacts' to satisfy our 'survival' policy which has to be
implemented immediately due to the critical nature of our financial situation.
"We
thank Mark and Simon for their commitment to the team and the club throughout
what has been an extremely difficult time."
Carmody (pictured) has said that, after a short break, he and Jackson are ready to return, saying
in a statement: "At present, Goole AFC is very much in a similar position
club wise to where Armthorpe Welfare was when I stepped into the role as
manager and I believe we have the tools necessary for the challenge that awaits
us.
"We
are under no illusions to the size of the challenge but feel that if we can
create a positive environment for players, fans and volunteers to come together
then there won’t be many clubs bigger than Goole AFC in the Northern Counties
East League.
"The
fan base that Goole have had over the years has been second-to-none and we are
going to need them back through the gate and hopefully they will be rewarded
with some exciting football.
"From
experience as a player and manager, Goole has always been a tough place to get
a result and we hope to keep that tradition.
"It’s
no secret the club has had its troubles of late but that’s something beyond our
control. We, as a management team, are focused on doing everything we can to
put the club back to its standing within the community and recreate that buzz
the team once had.
"My
hope is that we as a club can come together and really create something our
fans can all be proud of.
"Players
will be asked to buy in to our philosophy and work ethic and if they do I can
assure them they will enjoy every minute.
"The
team has already been strengthened with some welcome additions and I'm sure
there'll be more that will be brought in to enhance the players already here
not replace.
"Come
the restart of the league, whenever that may be, we will be ready". |