Whoever is next into the hot seat will be chairman David Bosomworth’s tenth appointment as manager, following on from Jim Vince, Neil Aspin, Darren Kelly, Jim Harvey, Billy Heath, Jamie Fullarton, Pete Wild, Chris Millington and Lakeland.
We take a look at some of the potential candidates for the job.
5. Darren Currie
Reached the National League play-offs as Barnet manager and is currently assistant boss at Southend but has worked in Yorkshire before at Sheffield United's under 23s. Photo: Alex Burstow
6. Mike Williamson
Did a great job at Gateshead, achieving promotion into the fifth tier and establishing them as promotion contenders with an attractive style of play, but was less successful in spells at MK Dons and Carlisle. Photo: Mark Atkins
7. John McGrath
The former Aston Villa, Burton Albion and Doncaster Rovers midfielder spent eight years as manager of Mickleover before becoming Buxton boss in May 2024. Has guided them into the National League North play-offs, where they beat Scarborough 4-2 in their eliminator tie. Photo: Mark Thompson
8. Phil Parkinson
Guided his Nantwich side to an FA Trophy semi-final against Halifax in 2016 before doing an impressive job at Altrincham, who he had competing regularly for a play-off place, before leaving earlier this season following a poor start to the campaign. Photo: Alex Livesey