One-time Lincoln City striker Danny Webb has stepped down as Yeovil Town manager after just one game in charge.
Webb, who made five appearances for the Imps in the early 2000s, cited personal and family reasons for his resignation.
Shortest Reign in Yeovil History
The 42-year-old was appointed at Huish Park ten days ago, replacing Mark Cooper in what was his second managerial role. His tenure, however, lasted just one fixture — a 1-0 National League defeat away at Tamworth on Saturday — making him Yeovil’s shortest-serving permanent boss.
In a club statement, Yeovil confirmed Webb’s departure:
“He has expressed his personal sadness in having to leave the club but feels this is the right decision for him and his family.
“The time and the nature of this decision is met with disappointment from all of us and we have accepted his resignation with regret, but with understanding.
“We understand this news is disappointing, especially after the thorough recruitment process which brought Danny to the club. While we respect his need to put his family first, our priority now has to be the team’s stability and success.”
History Repeats Itself
Maybe not quite, but Webb also walked away from his Imps tenure despite us wanting him to stay longer. As I reported ten days ago, he joined in March 2003 and scored once in five matches, the opener in a 2-1 win against Bristol Rovers.
Keith Alexander wanted to keep him at the club, which may have seen him play a role in our play-off campaign.
“Although I would like to have kept Daniel until the end of the season he wanted to go back to Hull,” siad Keith. “I’m disappointed with his decision as I think it’s the wrong one but if the lad doesn’t want to stay he doesn’t want to stay.”
Of course, his decision this time does have wider implications, not least as the Glovers now languish in 17th, two points ahead of Boston in the final relegation spot.
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