Between 1996 and 2000, the Bristolian was a player for Bristol Rovers.
Jamie Cureton, a Bristol Rovers legend, quit his player-manager position at Enfield FC by mutual agreement after three years with the Ismithian League Premier Division team.
Enfield had won their first two league games under the 48-year-old after achieving promotion last season, but the two sides will now split ways, and some players will also leave the non-league team.
The Middlesex-based football club’s existence is in jeopardy despite now competing in the eighth division of English football after its director Simon Needham, 51, tragically passed away lately after being struck by a train.
“Our impression was that the club owned a number of vehicles and assets,” read the statement. We later learned that this was untrue because everything was rented.
“As a board, we have had to act quickly to ensure our survival while working tirelessly to stabilise the club in the wake of this enormous shock to everyone,” the board stated.
The club said in another statement: “First and foremost, we would like to express our gratitude to the whole management and playing staff for their efforts over the past several years; the legacy they have left behind will never be forgotten. We can announce that Jamie, Jim, and Gary, along with the rest of the management team, have now left Enfield FC of their own will. We wish them the very best in the future and are grateful for everything that they have done for the team over the previous three years.
As we continue to prioritise the survival of our football club, a number of players have also decided to leave us with immediate effect. We wish them the very best in the future.
“Now that Saturday’s game is approaching, it’s imperative to rebuild.”
Between 1996 and 2000, Bristol-born Cureton made 135 appearances for the Gas, scoring 60 goals. He initially came on a month-long loan from Norwich City before making the move back to his hometown of Bristol permanent.
The 48-year-old, who formed an explosive strike partnership with Jason Roberts during his time in blue-and-white quarters more than 20 years ago, is still playing and will now look for a new opportunity after surpassing 1,000 career appearances.
The Bristolian said, “I don’t want to stop as my love of the game is so great,” after playing a millennium of games in 2019. That motivates me, he declared. “I still have a lot of fun playing football on a Saturday, scoring goals, and winning games.
“I just love football so much, that’s all I can say. I will continue to work on the pitch as long as I can.
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