BRADFORD CITY have sacked manager Stuart McCall after six consecutive defeats.
The Bantams lost 3-1 at Oldham on Saturday and are just one place above the League Two relegation zone having not won a league game since November 3.
Bradford City have sacked Stuart McCall with the club in the League Two relegation zoneCredit: Rex Features
It was McCall’s fourth spell in charge of the Yorkshire side having come through their academy and played more than 300 games for the first team.
Bradford CEO Ryan Sparks, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank Stuart and Kenny for their efforts over the past 10 months.
“This decision was not taken lightly, and we have done everything in our power to support them during their time at the club.
“Unfortunately, we have taken only four points from our last 10 games, and find ourselves in a battle at the wrong end of the table.
“And, with a host of important fixtures – and the January transfer window – on the horizon, we felt now was the right time to move in a different direction.”
McCall, 56, said: “I am obviously disappointed it has ended like this for everyone concerned, but am thankful for the opportunity we were given – and the support we have received throughout.
“Kenny and I were excited to return to the club and were desperate to bring success, though results have not been good enough.
“I would like to wish everyone at Bradford City nothing but the very best for the future.”
Academy coaches Mark Trueman and Conor Sellars will take temporary charge of the first-team squad, ahead of Tuesday evening’s trip to Crawley Town.
Former Scotland international McCall joined City’s youth academy in 1980 before breaking into the first team two years later.
The midfielder left for Everton in 1988 but returned ten years later after a seven year stint at Rangers.
During his second spell as a player, McCall took caretaker charge of the Bantams for a brief period in 2000.
And after retiring from playing in 2005, he returned as gaffer between 2007-10.
Having spent time in charge of Motherwell and Rangers, he returned to Valley Parade in 2016 for another two year stint.
And he was back again this year – appointed full-time manager for the third time in Feburary replacing Gary Bowyer.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
