The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Gaby Zakuani has stepped down as manager of Spalding United, the club confirmed on Thursday night.
The former Peterborough United captain and DR Congo international cited additional work commitments and a lengthy commute as his chief reasons for leaving the role he took up last season.
Assistant manager Bruno Porfirio will take charge of Saturday’s Pitching In NPL Midlands Division clash at Coleshill Town (3pm).
Zakuani said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as manager but in recent weeks it’s become more of a challenge with my commute and my other commitments I have outside of the club.
“After a good and honest conversation with the owners we agreed this was the right thing and right time to do this for both of us, the ongoing development of the club is the main priority.
“I still want to play a part in that and I’m looking forward to attending a game very soon but this time
watching from the stands rather than the dugout.
“The squad we’ve built is great, I cant wait to see them kick on and they are in safe hands with Bruno and the team.”
Spalding CEO Leigh Porter added: “Gaby is a part of the club and always will be, he knows what we all think of him, this is right for him and the club and we look forward to helping Gaby develop.
“Our focus as a club is now on Saturday and continuing to work towards the goals and objectives we set ourselves at the start of the season.”
More to follow.
