Wealdstone boss Gibson leaves club

Neil Gibson led Connah's Quay Nomads to the Welsh Cup and Europa League qualification before joining Wealdstone

Wealdstone manager Neil Gibson and assistant manager Lee Jones have left the National League club by mutual consent.

The Stones escaped relegation from the National League on the final day of the season with a 3-1 win over Halifax.

Gibson took over in January with the club 21st and a point from safety after the departure of Matt Taylor to Solihull Moors.

A club statement said that Gibson and Jones could not relocate from Wales to Ruislip due to the cost of living.

"These circumstances have made it particularly hard to operate as a full-time management team based locally, something the club has always seen as vital for success and cohesion at this level," it said.

A cut in the first-team budget for next season was also cited, making it "increasingly difficult to meet shared ambitions".

"While efforts to secure investment in the club continue, no new funding has yet materialised," the statement added.

"The financial reality means we must live within our means and not put the future of Wealdstone FC at risk."