ALTRINCHAM are looking for a new manager after Neil Young bowed to mounting public pressure and quit after just six National League North games in charge.

The former Stockport and Chester boss, appointed as successor to Lee Sinnott four months ago, ended his brief tenure in a phone call to chairman Grahame Rowley, just 24 hours after his side's third straight defeat, at home to Curzon Ashton on Saturday.

Shaun Densmore, Alan Goodall and Jake Moult have been placed in temporary charge while a replacement is sought. Alty's priority is to make the right appointment, rather than rush it, but Jim Harvey, Steve Burr and Andy Preece are already being linked with a post that is sure to attract plenty of interest.

Young walked away without any settlement and made it clear he was ending his managerial career.

He said: "I would like to thank Grahame Rowley and his family, the board and all the volunteers who gave me the opportunity to manage Altrincham.

"Unfortunately, after a good pre-season and three opening draws against much-fancied opposition, the last three performances have not been at a level I would expect.

"I believe it's in the best interest of myself and, more importantly, the football club that I step down with immediate effect, and I also believe it's the right time to ultimately retire from the dugout. I wish Altrincham, all its staff, players and supporters, all the very best."

Rowley said: "I would like to thank Neil for his dedicated approach to a very difficult job. Relegation had a big impact on our central funding from the league and meant an unavoidable reduction in the budget, which in turn led to players leaving and replacements having to be found.

"It goes without saying that's no easy task, when you consider the numbers involved. Looking at it realistically, it's a big ask to expect every signing to settle in straight away and make the required impact, but Neil never let up in his efforts to find the right blend."

Alty are home to Stockport on Saturday and Chorley on Tuesday night.