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Milton accepts his demotion

Image: Russell Milton: A bit disappointed to step aside

Cheltenham assistant coach Russell Milton says he understands the reasoning for his demotion at the League Two club.

The 46-year-old had been in charge of the Robins for the last nine matches following the sacking of Paul Buckle but will now just be the assistant coach until the end of the season following the arrival of Gary Johnson. And Milton says there are no hard feelings towards the club as he vacates the managerial hot seat. "I am a little bit disappointed but I understand the situation," Milton told BBC Radio Gloucestershire. "It is a time for pride and egos to go out of the window and get the club over the line. "I got the call on Monday and spoke with some of the board members and we just felt that a bit more experience was needed at this time, and I was more than happy to go with it. "It is great for me to get somebody of Gary's ilk to come in. I can learn from him and between us and the rest of the staff, get the club to where it needs to be."

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