The
35-year-old has been in charge at Shawe View for five years and won the 2019
Integro League Cup.
When
the 2019/20 season was curtailed due to the coronavirus in March, Trafford were
in ninth place in the table and had reached the final of the Manchester Premier
Cup.
Baker
was appointed manager in the summer of 2015.
The
former midfielder had a distinguished playing career which included spells as
captain of Chorley and Halifax Town.
Trafford
was his first managerial post after having to retire prematurely due to injury.
Baker
also led Trafford to the play-offs in 2017/18 and a Manchester Premier Cup final
appearance the same season.
Baker
has cited personal reasons for his departure and the club have sent their best
wishes and huge thanks to him for his hard work and professionalism throughout
his tenure, and for the success and memorable moments he has brought to the
club.
The
club has promoted from within and Baker’s assistant-manager Danny Caldecott has
accepted the position of manager and is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
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