FORMER Cobblers boss Ian Sampson has resigned as manager of Corby Town.
The Steelmen suffered their fifth straight defeat of the season at Steel Park on Saturday, losing 5-4 to Bradford Park Avenue.
Corby were 5-1 adrift early in the second half, but despite their spirited second half performance Sampson still decided he wanted to quit.
He briefly met with chairman Kevin Ingram at the end of the game and offered his resignation, which was accepted.
“Let’s be honest, we have conceded 18 goals, and scored just one before today,” said Ingram.
“We’ve scored four at home today and lost, and we are not playing well enough.
“I think we have the players but we aren’t using them the right way.
“I am only the chairman, not a football manager, but I have given my opinion to Ian, and he has resigned.
“We are bottom of the league, not in good shape, but we are only five games into the season.”
There have been stories that Sampson wasn’t happy with the budget he had to work with, but a defiant Ingram said: “The budget is what it is.
“It’s not going to be increased, and the management knew that from day one.
“But I think we have a squad that is capable of climbing the league, and we have to prove that now.”
Sampson’s assistant, Chris Plummer, will take caretaker charge at Steel Park