Gateshead have parted company with Rob Elliot, the manager who oversaw their remarkable National League relegation escape.
The former Newcastle United goalkeeper inspired a dramatic turnaround in fortunes at the International Stadium after returning to the club midway through last season.
Elliot said, however, that the club were unable to commit to the infrastructure which would enable further progression and that has led to his exit.
“It’s hard to say goodbye when we achieved something so special last year,” he said., external
“When I came back, I had belief we could stay up and keep the club in the National League. When I first spoke with the club, it was integral to me coming back that things were put in place to also develop the club further on and off the pitch, with a training ground and staffing to be put in place to help develop the players – regardless of which league we were in.
“Unfortunately, that isn’t able to happen. After speaking with the club at length over the last few weeks, it’s not something the club are able to commit to.
“Through this, along with not being able to retain all of the players and staff who achieved safety, it didn’t feel right for me to remain when others who gave so much aren’t able to continue the journey.”