The club can confirm that Manager Ben Garner has been granted a period of extended leave to deal with a private matter regarding the health of a close family member.

The football club will support Ben and his family during this difficult period and will be in constant dialogue to monitor what help it can provide.

We hope the privacy of Ben and his family is respected at this time.

Kevin Maher will take charge of the first-team for Tuesday’s Emirates FA Cup replay at Coventry, assisted by Lee Mansell and Adrian Tucker.