Wilkin
has left St James`s Park after seven years in charge.
Ironically,
the news was confirmed just two days after the Saints had claimed a 1-0 victory
at AFC Telford United to move up to eighth in the table.
Wilkin
enjoyed a highly successful spell as boss at St James’s Park in which he led
the club to successive play-off finishes while they finished as runners-up last
season.
And
he also led them to Buildbase FA Trophy glory at Wembley in 2018 when they beat
Bromley 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final.
In
a statement, Brackley chairman Francis Oliver said: “We would like to place on
record our sincere thanks to Kevin and his staff for their service and
achievements at the club since joining in September 2015.
"During
this time Kevin has been a credit both on the pitch and off the pitch,
respected by players, staff, supporters and more widely in the game.
“This
has been a very tough decision to make because of the success that Kevin has
had at the club.
"We
finished second in the division last season, have had successive play-off finishes,
great cup runs and of course a FA Trophy win at Wembley.
"Kevin
has also embodied the values of the club as somebody of integrity and
determination.
“Kevin
leaves with our sincerest of thanks for his commitment and dedication as
manager and our very best wishes for the future.
"His
tenure will be remembered as the most successful period in the club’s history”. |