PAUL Brayson has quit as manager of Newcastle Benfield after 15 years with the club.
Brayson, 47, started out as a player with the Lions before becoming caretaker manager and then being handed the reins on a permanent basis.
He left after their 4-0 home defeat by North Shields, which left the Lions in 18th place in the Northern League Division One having amassed 11 points from their first 12 games. Last season they finished 17th.
Coach Billy Hyde has also departed Sam Smith’s Park.
A club statement said: “The club’s gratitude to Paul for his service for so many ...