Horncastle Town boss John Rawdon steps down from role
Horncastle Town have announced that John Rawdon has stepped down from his role as first team manager.
Rawdon was appointed alongside his brother, Will, as joint-manager in 2024, and guided the Wongers to a tenth-place finish in the Lincolnshire League Premier Division last season.
He then took full control when Will left the club earlier this year, and his last game in charge was the 3-0 Challenge Cup win at home to Wyberton last weekend.
Rawdon said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to step down as manager. It has been a real privilege and honour to manage my hometown club. I’d like to thank everyone who gave me the opportunity, as well as the unbelievable fans who get behind the team week in, week out.
“Alongside Adam Ward and Will, I feel we’ve stabilised the first team, made us more competitive, and put us back in a position where we’re truly competing again at this level. The culture around the team has improved massively over the past 18 months, with the players fully buying into what we’re trying to achieve.
“The lads have been fantastic, and I’m confident they’ll kick on again under a new management team.”
A statement released by the club on Tuesday afternoon read: “All associated with HTFC would like to express their thanks to John Rawdon who has decided to step down from his Saturday first team managerial role with immediate effect.
“The club would like to thank John for the commitment, dedication and professionalism he has brought to the role during his 18-month tenure alongside his younger brother Will and Adam Ward.
“Town’s current league position belies the level of performances across the season, and John deserves credit for assembling a talented and competitive group of players who will hopefully continue to improve and justify the faith John has shown in them.
“However, John’s long-standing association with HTFC has not come to an end as he also manages Town’s U9 team alongside first team stalwart Alec Enderby.
“We will provide a further update regarding the management of the first team ahead of their next game on 14th February.”