Bradford City sack their manager Gary Bowyer after 11 months into his spell at club due to his poor form and backlash from fans online.
The 48-year-old was appointed last March following the resignation of David Hopkin, and currently sit 8th in the League Two table, five points behind the Cobblers having played a game more.
? CLUB STATEMENT | We have parted company with manager Gary Bowyer.
➡️ | Read full details here: https://t.co/EYLSEJ2UyQ#BCAFC | #CityForAll pic.twitter.com/MIJhYdYtdS
— Bradford City AFC (@officialbantams) February 3, 2020
City’s interim chief executive, Julian Rhodes, said: “I would like to thank Gary for his efforts over the past year.
“He came to the club at a difficult time and inherited a team heading for relegation, which we were unable to avoid.
“Gary built a squad over the summer that has proven it is capable of competing at the right end of Sky Bet League Two.
“However, over the course of the last few months, results have undoubtedly declined.
“In view of recent events, we felt a change was necessary in order to compete for a play-off place.
“We would like to take this opportunity to wish Gary the very best for the future.”
The club is now looking to appoint a new manager and further announcements will be made in due course.
After finding out that Bradford City sack their manager, fans gave their reaction on the club’s Twitter account…
— Kietan Shergill (@kietan_shergill) February 3, 2020
— Christopher Tate (@desrat7) February 3, 2020
#bcafc pic.twitter.com/2COaZTxPhX
— Lofty (@L_O_F_T_Y) February 3, 2020
Absolutely the right decision, but absolutely ridiculous to give him the window, during which he’s got rid of our two best players, then sack him!
— Tom (@tomkeef87) February 3, 2020
Wow! Such a shame.
Good that Bowyer stayed around long enough to help #STFC #BAFC ?
— MatB ⓈⓉⒻⒸ (@MatB_STFC69) February 3, 2020
Close the door on your way out ??
— James Turton (@JamesTurton16) February 3, 2020
Such a shame it's didn't work out.
All the best for the future Gary.— BantamJo (@jegolton) February 3, 2020
— Have Bradford City Won Today? (@bcafcwin) February 3, 2020
I’m so relieved it’s untrue, great decision.
— Chris Hilton (@ChrisHilton83) February 3, 2020
Announce Promotion
— Mark Swires (@markswires) February 3, 2020
This calls for…. pic.twitter.com/gWudDE8lfv
— Tom Birtles (@RealTomBirtles) February 3, 2020
Correct decision. Shame it didn't work out, felt he did good work over the summer and start of the season. But the last few months have been terrible. Hopefully we've got a good replacement lined up. #bcafc
— Lawrence Hartley (@LDHartley13) February 3, 2020
You do it now, after the transfer window's closed? I hope you have a plan, because it doesn't look it so far! Please don't tell us Drury's in charge in the interim.
— Ann Firth (@annfirth) February 3, 2020
ONE MAN FOR THE JOB pic.twitter.com/WrV1HP1hU2
— catchynametaken (@catchynametaken) February 3, 2020
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