Jamie Milligan leaves Bamber Bridge after deciding it's time to step aside
Bamber Bridge Football Club has parted company with manager Jamie Milligan, who has taken the club as far as he can, according to a club statement.
Bamber Bridge are on the search for a new manager after parting company with Jamie Milligan.
Brig currently sit third from bottom in the NPL Premier Division after gaining just a single point from their past five league games.
The 46-year-old believes he has taken the club as far as he can and believes that now is the right time to step aside.
The highlight of Milligan’s time in charge was when he guided the club to an outstanding third-place finish in the Premier Division, the club’s highest league position since the 1990s.
They went on to reach the play-off final, narrowly missing out on promotion losing 1-0 to Warrington Town.
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Former midfielder Milligan played for Everton in the Premier League and had a spell at Blackpool, before going on to become a legend at Fleetwood Town.
He then joined Brig where he scored in the 2-1 win over Grantham town in the 2017 League Cup final . He was then part of the squad which won promotion the season after.
A club statement said: "Throughout his years at Irongate, Jamie has shown tremendous loyalty, passion and commitment to Bamber Bridge Football Club.
“His contribution, both on and off the pitch, has been significant, and his dedication to the club and its supporters will never be forgotten.
"The club fully respects Jamie’s decision and would like to place on record its sincere gratitude for everything he has given to Bamber Bridge over so many years.
"Jamie will always be part of the Bamber Bridge family, and the door at Irongate will always be open to him.
“We wish Jamie and his family every success, happiness and all the very best for the future.”