Guiseley manager Terry Dolan paid the price for his side playing football that was deemed to be not attractive enough by the directors of the club.

That was one of the reasons the club statement gave after announcing that they had parted company with the former Bradford City and Hull City boss.

Dolan told his players at Thursday's training session that he had been relieved of his duties.

He had been in charge just over 12 months, having taken over from Neil Parsley when the club were third in the UniBond Premier Division. They currently lie fourth, with the club's hierarchy claiming not enough progress has been made.

Former Bantams winger Mark Ellis, who was Dolan's number two, was placed in charge for today's FA Trophy third qualifying-round home tie against Worcester.

Guiseley won the game 1-0 and Ellis hopes that will not be the end of his involvement.

He said: "I didn't feel under any pressure going into the game and I was delighted by the outcome. The lads did the club proud and I wanted to win it to prove something to myself.

"I haven't got any idea what the owners have in mind but I will speak to them as soon as possible. They will have a long search to find someone with as much experience in the game as me so I hope they will consider me for the full time job.

"I enjoyed it today and have already spoken to the players about Tuesday's West Riding County Cup tie. I like this club and want to stay as long as possible."

Guiseley chairman Phil Rogerson said: "Basically we were disappointed at the progress that's been made in the last 12 months. We felt we needed to make a change.

"We don't seem to have made the progress we expected. We've got to act now, before it gets any worse."