CLUB STATEMENT: Nicky Law

We can confirm that we have today parted company with manager Nicky Law by mutual consent.

Nicky arrived at the club in May and had to work in difficult circumstances in rebuilding our squad for the new campaign, and we acknowledge and give thanks for his efforts.

Club chairman Martin Harrison said: “As people are aware, Matlock Town is community-focused club, we don’t make decisions lightly and as an executive have been supporting the manager to bring in a brand new team that could start the 2024/25 season and then develop it to be competitive.

“It is sad that things have not worked out with Nicky at the club but we wish him well for the future.

“We are now focused on bringing in a new management team.”

Assistant manager Martin Foster has also left the club and we thank Martin too for his efforts.

The club's U21s coach James Holmes and club captain Shaun Brisley will be in charge of the team for the FA Cup replay with Spalding United on Tuesday night.