Altrincham Appoint Neil Gibson as Manager

Altrincham have appointed Neil Gibson as manager until the end of the 2026-27 season. Gibson took charge on an interim basis last month after Phil Parkinson was sacked.

What happened?

Altrincham have taken 10 points from a possible 15 since Gibson and assistant Lee Jones took over. They were knocked out of the FA Cup by Slough Town.

Why it matters for Altrincham

The team has climbed from 20th to 15th in the league, moving six points clear of the relegation places. Chairman Mark Luby said the decision to appoint Gibson and Jones was not taken purely on the results.

What comes next?

Gibson and Jones have demonstrated to the board that they have the experience and necessary skills to keep the current momentum. As of 24 Jun 2026, Altrincham are 13th in the England National League, with 57 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWWLL. Their last result was a 3-1 win over Gateshead on 2026-04-25.