Former Hull City, York City, Aston Villa and Stoke City man steps down from managerial role
The 51-year-old had been in charge of the Gladiators since December 2022 and led the club into the Northern Premier League Premier Division play-offs last season.
However, following a decline in form, Carruthers has opted to step away from his post. Matlock have moved quickly to fill the vacancy, appointing Adam Yates and Mark Atkins as interim co-managers.
Matlock chairman Jay Beaumont said: “I want to place on record my thanks and those of everyone involved with the club for his hard work during his tenure, last season we made it through to the play-offs against the odds and that was down to Martin, Wayne and his staff and players who were magnificent. He’s been a great guy for the club.
“I want to thank Wayne [Hallcro, assistant manager] also who will be leaving with Martin. Everyone’s very sorry things haven’t worked out for them this season and they’ll be made welcome at our club anytime.”
Carruthers is a vastly experienced figure, who enjoyed a successful career in the EFL before dropping into the non-league pyramid and eventually hanging up his boots. As well as turning out for Hull and York, he also represented Aston Villa, Stoke City and Peterborough United among others.
He took charge of Matlock having previously led the likes of Basford United and Ilkeston Town.
