Whoever is next into the hot seat will be chairman David Bosomworth’s ninth appointment as manager, following on from Jim Vince, Neil Aspin, Darren Kelly, Jim Harvey, Billy Heath, Jamie Fullarton, Pete Wild and Millington.
We take a look at some of the potential candidates for the job.
5. Michael Collins
Former Halifax player who had a brief spell as Bradford boss and is currently first-team coach of Sheffield United having been promoted from their youth set up. Photo: National World
6. Mark Trueman
Former Halifax youth coach, Trueman has first-team management experience at Bradford, where he is currently first-team coach, and would be familiar with the behind the scenes set-up at The Shay Photo: George Wood
7. Danny Schofield
Another former Town player, he has management experience at Rotherham and Doncaster. Is currently assistant coach at Central Coast Mariners in Australia. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Mark Jackson
Schofield is assistant to former Leeds youth and first-team coach Jackson in Australia. Won silverware during an impressive spell at Leeds and has also done so with Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Bruuce Rollinson