John Moules, the Dartford based chief of the Football Conference, has parted company with the Football Conference with immediate effect.
The Conference and Moules cited geographical reasons for the departure, with the office relocating to Birmingham.
Both parties have denied that the recent petition raised by Tamworth to have Moules removed had any influence over the decision.
STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
Following the relocation of the Competition's offices to Birmingham and the finalisation of two major commercial contracts in the form of a broadcasting deal with Setanta and Title Sponsorship with Blue Square, The Football Conference and its Chief Executive Officer, John Moules, have agreed to go their separate ways.
Brian Lee, Chairman of The Football Conference said
"We are extremely grateful to John for his many years of loyal service. We fully understand his ties with the South-East which make relocation to Birmingham impractical and in view of the fact that we now have two major long-term commercial agreements in place the marketing opportunities for the Competition, for which John assumed responsibility, will be limited. We have parted on the best of terms and we wish John every success for the future."
John Moules said
"I have thoroughly enjoyed all my years at the helm of the administration of The Football Conference and although I am sad to go I feel that I am leaving the Competition in its healthiest ever state both from commercial and footballing perspectives. I have realised that it is simply not possible for me to serve the best interests of The Conference unless I can be at the heart of things in The Midlands and that is not possible for me.
Having played a significant role in the delivery of both Setanta and Blue Square I believe that it is time for me to move on and seek new challenges. The Football Conference has been my life for many years and it is now time to focus on my own family and future. I am grateful to The Conference for the opportunities it has afforded me and am sure that it will go from strength to strength."
The Competition has no plans for the immediate appointment of any replacement and is confident that its new office in Birmingham will thrive and develop in the capable hands of Dennis Strudwick, its General Manager.
The Conference and Moules cited geographical reasons for the departure, with the office relocating to Birmingham.
Both parties have denied that the recent petition raised by Tamworth to have Moules removed had any influence over the decision.
STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
Following the relocation of the Competition's offices to Birmingham and the finalisation of two major commercial contracts in the form of a broadcasting deal with Setanta and Title Sponsorship with Blue Square, The Football Conference and its Chief Executive Officer, John Moules, have agreed to go their separate ways.
Brian Lee, Chairman of The Football Conference said
"We are extremely grateful to John for his many years of loyal service. We fully understand his ties with the South-East which make relocation to Birmingham impractical and in view of the fact that we now have two major long-term commercial agreements in place the marketing opportunities for the Competition, for which John assumed responsibility, will be limited. We have parted on the best of terms and we wish John every success for the future."
John Moules said
"I have thoroughly enjoyed all my years at the helm of the administration of The Football Conference and although I am sad to go I feel that I am leaving the Competition in its healthiest ever state both from commercial and footballing perspectives. I have realised that it is simply not possible for me to serve the best interests of The Conference unless I can be at the heart of things in The Midlands and that is not possible for me.
Having played a significant role in the delivery of both Setanta and Blue Square I believe that it is time for me to move on and seek new challenges. The Football Conference has been my life for many years and it is now time to focus on my own family and future. I am grateful to The Conference for the opportunities it has afforded me and am sure that it will go from strength to strength."
The Competition has no plans for the immediate appointment of any replacement and is confident that its new office in Birmingham will thrive and develop in the capable hands of Dennis Strudwick, its General Manager.