Former Dons boss leaves National League side by mutual consent

Ex-AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley has left National League side Solihull Moors by mutual consent.

Ardley managed the Dons from 2012 to 2018, taking charge of 326 games and guiding the club to League One.

The 50-year-old, who has also managed Notts County, had managed Solihull on 96 occasions.

Former Millwall and Wimbledon player Ardley took the club to the National League play-off final in his first season in charge, losing 1-0 to Grimbsy at the London Stadium.

In a statement on the club’s website, chairman Darryl Eales said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Neal over the past two seasons.

“He has overseen our continued push as a club to punch above our weight and operate to the highest professional standards.

“He led the club to our best ever season in 2021-22 where we reached the National League promotion final and generally introduced a fast-paced style of play which is attractive on the eye and has been at the forefront of our player development philosophy.

“This is an amicable and respectful parting of the ways, wholly consistent with Neal’s values and character, and I wish him every success in the future.”