Salford City joint managers quit days after promotion as Gary Neville labels decision ‘regrettable’
Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley have guided the club to three promotions in four seasons
NEWLY-PROMOTED Salford City have parted company with their joint managers after they failed to agree a new contract.
Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley have barely had time to celebrate their promotion to England's fifth tier for the first time.
But Salford, part-owned by members of Manchester United's 'Class of 92', have been left with the "regrettable" decision to release the pair.
Johnson and Morley have guided Salford to three promotions in four seasons as their rise up the leagues continue.
A statement on the club's official said read: "Following a meeting held this morning Salford City Football Club and joint-managers Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley have agreed to part company.
"A meeting took place between the club's management and the managers but there were irreconcilable differences around personal terms relating to contract length and performance related matters.
";We tried to work through these differences but unfortunately no mutually acceptable agreement could be reached."
United favourite Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt all have shares in the football club.
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Gary believes it is the right decision, by adding: "The last four seasons with the managers have been the most successful in the club's history and a huge part of that is down to Anthony and Bernard, so this announcement is regrettable.
"However after a meeting this morning between myself, senior management and the managers it was clear there were differences between us that could not be resolved and it was therefore decided to part ways, and whilst this is disappointing, it is the right decision for all concerned."
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Departed boss Morley said: "We have always given everything to SCFC and although we couldn't come to an agreement on our future we would like to thank the club for the opportunities they have given us.
"The fans have been exceptional and we will miss them but want to wish the club every success in the National League."
And Johnson added: "Although we are naturally disappointed we felt the time was right. To go out on a high, after securing another promotion, makes us ready for the next challenge and although that won't be with SCFC, we are already excited about where that challenge will be.
"We have had a great time at SCFC with a great set of players who have delivered what we asked and as a manager that is all you want."