Jordan Southgate has left Wroxham with immediate effect. 

Southgate revealed he has got a chance to ‘progress his career’ and has decided to call time on his six years at the helm at Trafford Park. 

Matt Halliday will take charge of the Yachtsmen’s forthcoming matches against Bury and Gorleston. 

Southgate told the Wroxham website: “I have made the difficult decision to step away from the football club, which I can assure you hasn’t been an easy one. This club has been a part of my life for six years and I’ve loved every minute of it!

“I am grateful for the club in giving me my first opportunity to manage and I never expected what was to come next six years of management - a league promotion and 249 games in charge! 

“I have an opportunity to progress my personal career in a higher league and I feel the timing is right for me to take this chance! This club will always be in my heart, it’s been a blast and I wish the club nothing but success in the future!” 

Chairman, James Blower, added: “I didn’t intend to take this role on, when Lee Robson left, and a big part of why I did was Jordan Southgate. It’s always about the people for me and Jordan is a first-class individual. What he has built at Wroxham is incredible and he should take immense pride from. We have an excellent backroom team and he has assembled a strong team, which overachieves given that our budget is one of the lowest in the Isthmian League.  

“I’ve always known that it was only when, not if, Jordan got an opportunity at a higher level and I only wish him every success with the next stage of his career. Finally, I’d like to pay tribute to Sian Southgate – without her support, Jordan would not be able to have achieved what he has. They will always be welcome at Trafford Park.” 

Expressions of interest and applications for the manager’s role can be made to James via james@wroxhamfc.club / 07741 300507.