David Hewson makes emotional Workington departure

Fans’ favourite David Hewson says he no longer feels he is the right man to lead Workington after standing down as joint-manager on Tuesday morning.
The 35-year-old, who shares management duties with Lee Andrews, offered his resignation immediately after Tuesday night’s 2-0 FA Trophy replay defeat at Ramsbottom United.
Hewson has been an integral part of the Borough Park set-up for the last 15 years serving the club as a player, coach and, for the last three-and-a-half-seasons, manager.
But the Reds’ disappointing exit from the Trophy against lower-ranked Step 4 opposition proved the final straw for Hewson with his side languishing second from bottom of the Evo-Stik Premier division with just three league wins to their name this season.
Hewson had to hold back the tears as he informed the club secretary and directors of his decision n to stand down at Ramsbottom’s Riverside Stadium last night before then issuing an emotional pre=-prepared statement on social media.
It read: “It is with real sadness that I have decided to part company with a team that has been a big part of my life for so long.
“This has been an extremely hard decision but I know at this time it is in the best interest of the club and players, whom I have the utmost respect for, to bring someone new in to improve current circumstances.
“I no longer feel I am the right person to get the most out of the current squad if players who are so much better than our form suggests. This season has by no means met expectations which I take responsibility for.
“I can only thank the board, players past and present, fans and club as a whole for giving me the opportunity as a player, coach and manager. It has been a true honour and privilege to captain and manage such a fantastic club and group of players.
“I am and always will remain a true supporter and hope this change brings about much needed improvements.
“I thank those that have remained loyal and appreciate that we have tried to do everything we could to win each and every game. At this time I can only ask that you get behind the players and whoever is next to lead the club to get is back to where we belong. Thanks for the memories.”
Hewson made his debut for Workington on the opening day of the 2003-04 campaign, serving the club for ten seasons and amassing 332 league and cup appearances.
His proudest moment saw him score the winning penalty in the promotion play-off shoot-out against Farsley Celtic which took Reds into National League North.