James Kinsey makes Wythenshawe managerial U-turn

The news comes just days after the former Stalybridge Celtic boss took over from Shane Goldrick, who left the club over the festive period having led them to back-to-back promotions from Step 6 to Step 4 of the non-league pyramid.

No official reason has been given for Kinsey's departure, with the club confirming on Wednesday night that they had "reluctantly accepted" his resignation.

Wythenshawe, who are currently third-bottom of the NPL West Division, return to action on Saturday when Hednesford Town visit Hollyhedge Park.

Kinsey previously took charge of Wythenshawe Town during a five-year spell, prior to taking the reins at Stalybridge, and has vowed to make a return to management "whenever the right opportunity presents itself".

Taking to social media, he said: "Unfortunately, I have decided to walk away from the opportunity at Wythenshawe.

"When I had interviewed for the position and accepted, there were things that I was unaware of that have now come to light.

"These are things that I feel should absolutely have been made known to us, to allow us to make a judgement on whether to accept the role.

“It's not my position to go into detail on this, and I wish Wythenshawe FC all the best for the future.”