In a statement issued today, the board of Brackley Town Football Club has announced that Roger Johnson has been released by mutual agreement from first-team duties with immediate effect.

The club wishes to place on record its appreciation for the hard work that Roger and his management team of Stephen Ward and Kevin Foley have put in this season.

Club captain Gareth Dean will take over first-team management responsibilities until the end of the season.

Further details will be announced in due course.

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