Yeovil Town have been rocked by the sudden resignation of manager Danny Webb, who stepped down after just one match in charge at Huish Park.

Webb, the former Chesterfield coach, was appointed earlier this month to replace the sacked Mark Cooper. However, citing personal and family reasons, he has resigned, becoming the shortest-reigning permanent manager in Yeovil Town’s history.

During his brief spell, Webb oversaw a 1-0 defeat to Tamworth, a result that leaves Yeovil 17th in the National League table, just two points above the relegation zone.

In response, the club have promoted Richard Dryden, who previously served as interim manager, to take charge for the rest of the season. Dryden, who won two of his three games as caretaker boss earlier this year, will now be backed with an increased budget to keep Yeovil competitive.

In a statement, Yeovil Town said:

“Danny has expressed his personal sadness in leaving the club but feels this is the right decision for him and his family. While this decision is met with disappointment, we respect his need to put family first. Our focus now turns to stability and success on the pitch.”

The Yeovil board added their full support for Dryden:

“Richard will be given the resources to strengthen the squad and ensure we remain competitive. We urge fans to give their unwavering support as we move forward together.”

Yeovil Town will be hoping Dryden can steady the ship as they fight to climb away from the lower end of the National League standings.