Bull leaves Stafford lying 11th in the Blue Square North

Stafford Rangers have parted company with manager Steve Bull, reports BBC Radio Stoke.

Bull's departure comes as part of the financial constraints put in place by the Boro board to prevent the club from slipping into administration.

A statement from the club said: "The directors have decided they no longer require the services of Steve Bull.

"The decision bears no reflection on results achieved but is based on the cost-cutting operation at the club."

Former Wolves and England striker Bull took over at Marston Road in February but was unable to prevent Rangers being relegated from the Blue Square Premier.

His departure comes after staff at Stafford were asked to take a pay cut and he follows five players out of Marston Road.

Bobby Wilson and James Cullingworth have joined Gainsborough Trinity and Louis Briscoe has signed for Ilkeston Town.

David MacPherson and Carl Palmer have also left the club.

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