League Two club sack manager who brought 'everlasting memories'
A League Two club has made a last-ditch attempt to turn their fortunes around this season by sacking their manager.
There are only a handful of games left to play and there is still promotion, play-off places and relegation to be decided in the fourth-tier.
Crawley Town are one of the clubs in danger of dropping down into the National League. The Reds are two places and one point above the relegation zone after going 10 without a win which stretches back to the end of January.
Within that poor run came draws against Chesterfield, MK Dons, Colchester United, Barnet and Swindon Town but a narrow 1-0 defeat away at Fleetwood Town on Saturday was the final straw for the owners.
Crawley released a statement just before 11pm on Sunday confirming the departures of manager Scott Lindsey and assistant manager Neil Smith. Lindsey led Crawley to promotion to League One through the play-offs two years ago but after returning to the club a year ago following a spell at MK Dons he has not been able to hit the heights they experienced in his previous stint.
Club owner, Raphael Khalili, said: “This was not an easy decision for the club. Scott has given this club some everlasting memories, which we will all be eternally grateful for. Unfortunately, results have not been at a high enough standard. Scott leaves the club with my highest regards, and I truly wish him and his family the very best for the future.
“The work to appoint a new manager is already underway, and we will make a statement on the matter in due course.”
Crawley’s next game is at home to Gillingham on Saturday.