SHAUN Reid and Warrington Town have parted company today, Thursday.

Reid's brother Peter tweeted a picture of a statement from the club and chairman Toby Macormac saying the former Rochdale midfielder will not be in charge for Saturday's game against Ossett Albion.

The statement says the club's board of directors would not renew Reid's contract at the end of the season and the boss therefore asked to be released.

Chairman Toby Macormac said: “Warrington Town Football Club would like to thank Shaun for all his hard work and success over the last three seasons and we wish him well for the future.”

Reid leaves with Town sitting top of the league and having taken them to the FA Cup second round last season.

He wrote on Facebook: "Well what to say. Firstly I'd like to wish the players and back room staff the best of luck for the run in. Believe. You can win it. And you deserve to win it. The work you've all put in. 

"Also to the supporters and people of Warrington thank you for the unbelievable support and warmth in our history-making seasons. Highest league finish. FA Cup, Dootson Cup. Clean sheet record. Unbeaten run record. Attendances up massively. And hopefully this year a championship. 

"Loved every minute of it. And total admiration for the barmy army. Good luck, and thank you.

"This town now has football club to go with its top class rugby league club."

A club statement reads: "The Board of Directors at the club have been discussing plans for next season and beyond as part of its longer term objectives and decided they would not be renewing the manager’s contract at the end of the current season.

"This decision has been discussed with Shaun and he asked to be released from his current contract to ensure he has the appropriate time to find the right opportunity for himself in the future.

"The club has agreed to this request.

"Stuart Mellish and Lee Smith will step up from their coaching roles to form a Management pairing, supported by the remaining coaching team.

"The club will be making no further statement with full focus on the push for promotion and the visit of Ossett Albion on Saturday."