On Thursday afternoon Macclesfield Town announced that Sol Campbell has agreed to mutually part ways with the club after just eight months.

This was the former Arsenal legend's first managerial job and he kept the Silkmen in League Two despite it looking very unlikely.

It comes as a surprise after just two games of the league season and many Macclesfield supporters will now be intrigued to see if the next manager can follow in Campbell's footsteps.

Campbell released a statement having left the club, he said: "Macclesfield Town provided me with a great beginning in the managerial side of the game, as well as a fantastic learning curve which I am truly grateful for.

"I would like to thank all the players and staff for their support during my time at the Moss Rose and also all the loyal fans, whose belief at the end of last season ultimately played a tangible role in our success."

The ex England star leaves after guiding the Silkmen to a penalty shootout victory against Blackpool on Tuesday night.

Here's what the Macclesfield fans make of the shock departure on Twitter...