Managers claim they were sacked by non league club for NOT using sports bar enough

Joint managers Dan Carter and Andrew Carrier claim they were sacked by non league club Shifnal Town for NOT using the sports bar enough.

The duo’s sacking shocked many earlier this season after having a successful three seasons in charge – however Jamie Haynes has since been appointed as successor.

They currently find themselves sitting 10th out of 19 teams, taking 40 points from 26 games played, but at the time of the sacking, the duo had guided their club to 7th, with 25 points from 14 games played.

According to Shropshire Star, Chairman Mick Tranter said the decisions were private and Carrier had stated ‘non-footballing reasons’, but Carter has revealed the reason owed to the Shifnal Sports Bar, owned by the chairman on another site in the town, not being used enough by players or staff.

“People talk about the politics of non-league. He’s got the Shifnal Sports Bar, I’d helped build a clubhouse on the ground, it was only a wooden shack but it’s good enough for our lads,” Carter said.

“Players come out the shower and want to have a beer straight away, they don’t want to be in there car travelling a mile here or there.

“He’s sacked us, and he told us this, not about results or anything on the pitch, everything was OK and bang on, but we didn’t spend enough time or drink enough in the Sports Bar.

“There’s nothing we can do. Physically we’ve done everything we can at that club. They were second-bottom of the West Midlands League.

“My argument has been ‘do you want a team that’s trying to progress, get results to climb leagues? Or do you want a Sunday morning team who fill the bar and never do anything?’ because he had that before.

“We’d got a great group of lads, we’re like a family, they’ll tell you that. We do have nights out, drinks and encourage that. But he’s put things on a Friday night and what sort of manager would I be to allow my players out drinking on a Friday night?”

Shropshire Star add that Tranter was approached for comment but did not want to speak on the dismissals, other than to wish the pair well.

Mick Tranter, in the Shifnal Town group, said: “We would like to wish Danny and Cazza all the very best for the future. After a meeting last night they have left the club. Good luck to you both.”

Andrew Carrier wrote back: “I definitely didn’t leave I wouldn’t leave a club mid season”

Facebook users reacted as the managers claim they were sacked by the non league club for NOT using the sports bar enough…

Jason Walters: Andrew Carrier shocker mate on their part. Done a great job sure many clubs will want you and carts!

Mark Habbershaw: Man up you sacked them!!!!! Tell the truth you’re not racist 🙄

Tim Gregory: What the fuck is going on???

Philip Ball: Strange decision

Ron Finney: Very sad news about Danny and Cazza leaving STFC. Thanks for the memories and best wishes for the future.

Graeme McDermott: From the outside a very strange decision. Can’t be results based. Risky move as at this level players do often follow managers so could be a major overhaul. Good luck though as club seems to have really made great strides on and off the pitch.

Tim Gregory: Graeme.. true most of the players followed AC/DC into the club that’s why they did so well..be interesting now!! Has the new broom might not want the same squad!!!

Adey Powell: All the very best lads. Hopefully bigger and better things come you’re way you both certainly deserve it. Good luck

Mick Roberts: Heads held high gents you’ve done a fantastic job with STFC you should be very proud of your achievements best of luck for the future 🙏🙏🙏

On the new managers:

Mark Habbershaw: Well at least it’s clear that they were in place before the previous managers were sacked. #ClassyMove

Stuart King: Mark Habbershaw 100% all done behind there backs

Tony Carter: Make sure you go back to the sports bar after the game or you will be gone

Graham Jones: I thought the other 2 lads in charge were doing a decent job, why they got rid of them

Jason Lee: Dafuq lol thats a new one on me, ive seen some bizarre stories at time, but this reaches a new level, couldnt get anymore non league. good luck to the new man, he’ll need it!