Source: Daily_Mail
Dietmar Hamann quits Stockport
Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has resigned as manager of Blue Square Premier outfit Stockport. [LNB]Hamann, capped 59 times by Germany during his playing career, undertook his first management assignment at Edgeley Park this summer following County's relegation from the Football League. [LNB]His appointment to replace Ray Mathias coincided with the promise of new investment in the club from Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans. [LNB] All over: Dietmar Hamann has quit as manager of Stockport County[LNB]However, a deal failed to materialise and after three league wins in 19 attempts, Hamman cited the collapse of Evans' takeover bid as a key factor in ending his four months in charge. [LNB]In a statement on Stockport's official website, Hamman said: 'Following a meeting this morning between (chairman) Lord Snape and myself, I have tendered my resignation as manager of Stockport County. [LNB]'Having been introduced to the club by Tony Evans, I presumed that the takeover by him and his consortium would have taken place. [LNB]'Various promises were made to me at the time of my appointment which subsequently did not take place. I feel therefore unable to continue in the post.' [LNB] Hamann takes first steps into management at non-league StockportFrom Rustenburg to Hutnik... shabby training HQ where England will plot bid for Euro 2012 glory after World Cup shambles London calling: Rodwell becomes first England player to wear new 2012 shirtGolden howler! Keeper in South Africa left without a leg to stand on after disastrous own goal[LNB]
