Southend United Youth Team manager, Ross MacLaren has today agreed to terminate his employment at Roots Hall after accepting the role of assistant manager to Thordarson at the ‘Lane, where he will replace John Gaunt - who will revert back to running the COE.
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News of the Scot's appointment was broken in Southend earlier today, with many of the club’s youngsters said to be ‘stunned’ by the sudden departure of MacLaren, pictured.
The former Derby County and Aston Villa assistant is understood to have favoured a move closer towards his family – settled in the Midlands – and another crack at senior league football when he considered the post at the ‘Lane.
MacLaren, a former player with Glasgow Rangers, leaves Roots Hall after just a year with the club.
For more on the arrival of MacLaren, be sure to check back to NCM over the coming days…