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Tranmere have confirmed the departure of manager Rob Edwards just five months after he was appointed. Tranmere have confirmed the departure of Rob Edwards just five months after he was appointed as manager.
Saturday’s 1-0 home loss to Plymouth was their fourth league defeat in a row to leave the club bottom of the Football League. Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Plymouth was their fourth in a row in the league to leave the club bottom of the Football League.
Former Wales and Blackpool player Edwards, 41, was appointed to replace John McMahon in May following Tranmere’s relegation from League One but presided over just two wins from their first 12 matches. The former Wales and Blackpool player Edwards, 41, was appointed to replace John McMahon in May following Tranmere’s relegation from League One but presided over just two wins from their first 12 matches.
“Rob is a decent man who has worked very hard over the past few months for the Football Club,” read a statement from chiarman Mark Palios on the club’s official website. “Rob is a decent man who has worked very hard over the past few months for the Football Club,” read a statement from chairman Mark Palios on the club’s official website.
“However, with the club currently sitting at the bottom of League 2 for the first time in 32 years it was decided this was the right time to make the break. “However, with the club currently sitting at the bottom of League Two for the first time in 32 years it was decided this was the right time to make the break.
“I remain committed to the vision, that Rob shared, of playing free-flowing and skilful football. And while we have shown in some of our periods of play that we are not far off being able to achieve that – we have not been able to do it consistently.”“I remain committed to the vision, that Rob shared, of playing free-flowing and skilful football. And while we have shown in some of our periods of play that we are not far off being able to achieve that – we have not been able to do it consistently.”
“After Saturday’s result and in the best interests of York City, I have made the difficult decision to leave the club,” read a statement from Worthington posted on York’s official’s Twitter feed.
“I feel the timing of my departure will give the players ample number of games to gain the points needed to ensure York City finishes in a good position in League Two by the end of the season. In recent weeks, performances have not been up to my high standards and I take full responsibility for this as manager.
“I would like to thank the board and the McGill family for their tremendous support during my time at the club. We have had a great working relationship and they have given me all the assistance I have needed.”
Worthington joined York in March 2013 having spent more than two years out of the game following his resignation as Northern Ireland manager in 2011. He guided the Minstermen to a 17th placed finish in his first season before reaching the playoffs last season, where they lost out to eventual winners Fleetwood.