Scunthorpe and Cambridge United both sack their managers it has been revealed by the two fourth tier sides this afternoon.
The first of the two to do so today was Cambridge, who parted company with head coach Colin Calderwood following Tuesday night’s 4-0 home defeat to Salford City.
? Cambridge United part company with Head Coach Colin Calderwood.
Full statement | ➡️ https://t.co/66niBg6WCa#CamUTD pic.twitter.com/i0XCleDNtJ
— Cambridge United FC (@CambridgeUtdFC) January 29, 2020
The U’s have taken only one point from their last six games, leaving them 18th in the League Two table, six points above the drop zone.
The club’s director of football Graham Daniels said: “We would like to thank Colin for everything he has done for the club. He came in last Christmas and played a big part in securing our League Two status in what was a difficult season.
“We had all hoped that the club would be able to push on under his leadership but after a reasonable start to the season everyone at the club recognises that both results and performances have not been good enough in recent weeks.
“We had all hoped that this poor run could be turned round but unfortunately that hasn’t happened. We have great respect for Colin Calderwood and wish him well for the future.”
First-team coach Mark Bonner will take temporary charge while a permanent successor is identified.
The second managerial sacking of the day came at Scunthorpe, who have seen Paul Hurst lose his job.
It comes after his side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Northampton Town on Tuesday night, leaving them 16th in the League Two table with eight wins from 30 games.
League Two club Scunthorpe United have sacked their manager Paul Hurst.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 29, 2020
The club statement read: “Scunthorpe United would like to announce that manager Paul Hurst and assistant manager Chris Doig have left their positions at the club with immediate effect.
“We thank them for their efforts during their time at the club and wish them well for the future.
“The club will make no further comment at this stage.”
Fans gave their reaction after Scunthorpe and Cambridge both sack their managers…
Didnt Neil Warnock say he'd manage in league 2? #announcewarnock
— Peter (@Gartertron) January 29, 2020
Thanks for keeping us up Colin, shame we could never really push on after that! Onwards and upwards now (hopefully) ??
— Josh Cornwell (@JoshCornwell9) January 29, 2020
Strang and Bonner to follow please
— Daniel Jordan (@DanJordan90) January 29, 2020
Now you just need to sort the underlying problems out – restructure & get rid of Strang and reassign Bonner & Daniels otherwise we’ll be in the same situation again next year. Money, Derry, Dunne & Calderwood all failed but the model & Strang stay!!!
— Michael Spencer (@michael972013) January 29, 2020
There’s a wider problem than just who the ‘head coach’ is. Colin needs to hold the door open on his way out, and a number of the rotten boardroom/backroom staff should be bloody following….#freshstart #clearthedecks
— Barry Morris (@Bvmorris81) January 29, 2020
How has Bonner still got the gig? The guy has swallowed a coaching manual and played for Sawston ressies. What a shambles.
— Shane Roberts (@shane10roberts) January 29, 2020
Correct decision. We need someone that can get more out of the current squad. Although this isn’t the solution. Whole first team structure needs reviewing. Note – appointing Shaggy as first team coach is also not the answer. Far from it.
— LDC (@Liam_Wizard) January 29, 2020
Time for our Physio to return!! Nigel Adkins Barmy Army!
— Dan Williams (@danbec201262) January 29, 2020
TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE HE'S ON HIS WAY
— Will (@ShrewsWill) January 29, 2020
#GTFC pic.twitter.com/njjXkzLTvp
— Brandon Donner (@BrandonDonner7) January 29, 2020
Cc: @TheNigelAdkins
— Any Old Iron (@AnyOldIronBlog) January 29, 2020
Is it true he cleared his desk Monday night? ? ? ?
— Ned B-H (@nedbh) January 29, 2020
— IRON BRU (@ironbru_net) January 29, 2020
Adkins sharp and Joe Murphy back by next game lol
— carl iron (@iron1251) January 29, 2020
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