Former Chesterfield assistant Danny Webb quits as Yeovil manager - after just 10 days

The club say Danny Webb stepped down due to personal and family reasons.

Danny Webb (centre) during his time at Chesterfield
Author: Luke ReeveyPublished 22nd Sep 2025

Former Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb has resigned from his role at Yeovil Town after just 10 days in charge.

The club say the gaffer - who briefly played for the Glovers 20 years ago- left his position as First Team Manager due to personal and family reasons.

He took over from Mark Cooper, who was sacked at the end of August, after a start to the season which saw Yeovil pick up just 4 points in their first 5 games.

Danny was appointed on 12 September, a day before their game against Woking, which saw the Glovers score a last minute winner to beat their National League opponents 1-0.

They then lost 1-0 to Tamworth on Saturday (20 September), and are due to take on Aldershot on Wednesday (24 September).

In a statement on their website, Yeovil Town said: "He has expressed his personal sadness in having to leave the club but feels this is the right decision for him and his family.

"The time and the nature of this decision is met with disappointment from all of us and we have accepted his resignation with regret, but with understanding.

"We understand this news is disappointing, especially after the thorough recruitment process which brought Danny to the club.

"While we respect his need to put his family first, our priority now has to be the team’s stability and success."

Richard Dryden will take charge of the First Team for the rest of the season, helped along with "an increased budget."

The club had planned to hold an exclusive Meet the Manager evening with Danny Webb at Huish Park on Thursday 2 October.

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