Dodd departure ill-timed admits Leamington boss

Dodd found it difficult to hold down a starting berth this term, with 13 of his 30 appearances coming from the bench.

And his frustrations appear to have got the better of him, with the Wolverhampton-born winger taking to Facebook to announce the end of his three-year association with Leamington.

He has since joined Southern Premier Division side Stourbridge and Holleran said the timing of his departure left a sour taste.

“We’ve got a difference of opinion,” said Holleran. “He feels he should be starting week-in, week-out.

“But to do the role he does, you need to chip in with assists and goals and Lee Chilton has done that well.

“It is a disappointing way to finish.

“Matty was a really good signing. He was tremendous the season we came up.

“He gave us good service and he was excellent value for money.

“But I can’t deny I’m bitterly disappointed. I’d have liked him to see out the season with us and then make a decision.”

Meanwhile, Holleran says little can be read into Solihull Moors’ heavy home defeat to North Ferriby United on Tuesday night ahead of tomorrow’s derby at Damson Park.

Wembley-bound Ferriby ran out 4-2 winners, but Holleran said the scoreline flattered the visitors.

“It wasn’t a 4-2 game.

“North Ferriby were brilliant for half an hour but Solihull brought it back to 3-1 and it could have been 3-2.

“The system Solihull employed played into North Ferriby’s counter-attacking hands.

“It happens. Solihull haven’t been on a good run but they have quality all over the pitch.

“Form goes out of the window when Leamington and Solihull play each other.”