was dismissed as manager on 30 April 2018. After a spell scouting for Scunthorpe United, Liam Watson was reappointed manager of Southport on 7 May 2018. It was confirmed during the summer of 2019 that Phil Hodgkinson would step down as Southport's owner and director so that he could replace Dean Hoyle as majority shareholder and chairman of Championship club Huddersfield Town. On his departure from Southport, Hodgkinson sold his shares to Ian Kyle, Steve Porter and manager, Liam Watson, to create a new-look boardroom. Summary of recent seasons Honours Trust in Yellow Trust in Yellow is the Supporters' Trust of the club. It was formed on 26 April 2006 by a set of supporters who were unhappy with the lack of communication between the club and its fans in an effort to get more involved and have a bigger say in the running of the club. T.I.Y. is a member of Supporters' Direct, a body funded by Sport England. Players Current squad Out on loan Club officials Current managerial team Managerial history Board of directors and officials Further reading The Town's Game: The Origins of Rugby and Association Football in Southport, by Daniel J. Hayes (2022). The Sandgrounders: The Complete League History of Southport F. C., by Michael Braham and Geoff Wilde (Palatine Books, 1995). The Complete Non-League History of Southport Football Club 1978–2008, by Trust in Yellow (Legends Publishing, 2008). References External links History of Southport FC Southport F.C. Statistics website Trust In Yellow, Independent Supporters Trust Port Chat, Fans' Message Board & Forum Football clubs in England Football clubs in Merseyside Association football clubs established in 1881 1881 establishments in England Lancashire League (football) Lancashire Combination The Central League Former English Football League clubs Northern Premier League clubs National League (English football) clubs Sport in Southport