Brian Dawson stands aside as Reds academy boss but stays with the community work Brian Dawson steps down as Workington AFC head of academy
Marra Mode is how your mate would tell you down the pub over a pint. Switch it off for the straight version.
Brian Dawson's stepping down from running the Reds academy, a job he's done since day one. He's sticking with the community and schools work, and the club'll name his replacement in due course.
This one's for Reds fans, and for families with kids in the club's youth teams.
Workington AFC have announced Brian Dawson is stepping down as head of academy. He's a former Barrow and Workington forward and has been in the job since it was first set up. He's not going far, mind, he's carrying on with Reds in the Community and Reds in Schools.
The club said:
"Brian has been instrumental in the development of the club's academy since the role was first established, dedicating his time, knowledge and commitment to helping create opportunities for young players to develop and progress within the club."
"His hard work behind the scenes has helped lay the foundations for our youth development pathway, and everyone at Workington AFC would like to place on record their sincere thanks for his contribution."
From now on the club itself is taking full charge of the youth pathways, and it says it'll name a replacement for Brian in due course.
Brian's had a chat with Cumbria Crack about why he's standing aside and the work he's still doing with young people round here.
What you can do: if your bairn plays for the Reds' youth sides, keep an eye on the club's website and socials to see who takes over. The club's announcement is up on workingtonafc.com.
Brian Dawson has stepped down as head of academy at Workington AFC, the role he held since it was created. He continues with Reds in the Community and Reds in Schools, and the club will name a successor in due course.
This is for Workington AFC supporters, and for families with children in the club's youth teams.
Workington AFC has announced that Brian Dawson is stepping down as the club's head of academy. Dawson, a former Barrow and Workington forward, has been in the role since it was first set up. He will carry on with the club's Reds in the Community and Reds in Schools programmes.
In a statement, the club said:
"Brian has been instrumental in the development of the club's academy since the role was first established, dedicating his time, knowledge and commitment to helping create opportunities for young players to develop and progress within the club."
"His hard work behind the scenes has helped lay the foundations for our youth development pathway, and everyone at Workington AFC would like to place on record their sincere thanks for his contribution."
The club said it will now take full responsibility for overseeing and managing its youth development pathways, and that a successor will be announced in due course.
Dawson has also spoken to Cumbria Crack about his decision and the work he continues to do with young people in the area.
What you can do: if your child plays in the Reds' youth set-up, watch the club's website and social media for updates on who will lead the academy next. The club's announcement is on workingtonafc.com.