New King’s Lynn manager to be announced tomorrow – read the reaction as Gary Setchell is sacked by Linnets

Michael Bailey

Published: 8:37 AM February 22, 2017

Updated: 2:54 PM October 10, 2020

Gary Setchell has left King's Lynn Town after seven years at the club's helm. Picture: Simon Moore/Focus Images - Credit: Simon Moore/Focus Images Limited

King's Lynn Town will announced their new manager tomorrow – as fans, supporters are reporters alike took to Twitter to have their say on Gary Setchell's sacking late on Tuesday night.

Wow ridiculous decision to sack @garysetchell. A club legend building with a young squad. Had ambition but with realism as well
— David Whitehouse #3 (@DWhitehouse88) February 22, 2017

Thanks for the memories @garysetchell , bit baffled by the decision made by the chairman to say the least, #whatnow
— chelseaboi (@norfolkboygav) February 22, 2017

Sorry to hear the news re @garysetchell. Cheers for all the good times Setch.

Good luck for the future.... #Winner
— King's Lynn Live (@KingsLynnLive) February 22, 2017

Very shocked @garysetchell decision, great servant to @officialKLtown for seven years. Timing not right for me. #baddecision #linnets #klfc
— Michael Howlett (@Michaelh2306) February 21, 2017

@garysetchell may not have agreed on all the decisions over the years but thank you for the service to the club. Good luck in the future.
— Kieran George (@KGeorgee) February 21, 2017

In total shock, Gary Setchell is a true kings Lynn town legend. Firmly against this decision. Thanks for the memories setch, true legend.
— King's Lynn Ultras (@UltrasLynn) February 21, 2017

@garysetchell gutted
— sue calton (@suecalton) February 22, 2017

Thanks @garysetchell . Always 100% honest with me and the press boys win or lose, nothings problem. Will miss that infamous bus #banter!
— kltfc media (@kltfcmedia) February 22, 2017

7, in the main, successful years. Always fronted up to the press. Loved the club. @garysetchell can be proud of his time as Lynn boss.
— Gavin Caney (@GavinCaney) February 22, 2017

@kltfcmedia @GavinCaney @garysetchell I agree the chairman has made the wrong decision at the wrong time could affect team confidence
— adrian smart #8⃣7⃣4⃣ (@adiuk_28) February 22, 2017

Personal thanks to @garysetchell from me. Not once refused an interview, good result or bad result. Heart with the club. Great quotes!
— Nick Bowler (@LocalNickBowler) February 22, 2017

Setchell is something of a Walks legend having played for the club and then been at the helm of the Linnets one way or another since 2010, and took charge of his 350th game in October.

However, Lynn find themselves a long way out of the play-off picture in the Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division and Monday's goalless draw at lowly Cambridge City proved the final straw.

But given Setchell's longevity at the club, plenty wanted to pay tribute to the outgoing boss on Twitter – as well as question the initial decision.

Lynn chairman Stephen Cleeve announced the news, saying the decision was 'the hardest he had ever had to make' – while laying the blame at the Linnets' failed promotion push.

Setchell was originally appointed joint-manager alongside Kevin Boon, but was in sole charge by the time he took Lynn out of the United Counties League in 2011-12, and then to the Northern Premier League Division One South championship a year later.

King's Lynn have said they will announce their new manager at a press conference on Thursday.

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