Salford City sack manager - nine days after beating Portsmouth at Wembley!

Salford City have this afternoon sacked manager Richie Wellens.
Salford City celebrate their win yesterdaySalford City celebrate their win yesterday
Salford City celebrate their win yesterday

The club today parted company with the man who oversaw the Ammies winning their first silverware in league football against the Blues – just nine days ago.

That proved to be the final game of Kenny Jackett’s four-season Blues stewardship, after he was relieved of his duties the following day.

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Salford confirmed the news with a statement this afternoon, with their website crashing shortly afterwards.

Salford City boss Richie Wellens. Picture: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)Salford City boss Richie Wellens. Picture: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Salford City boss Richie Wellens. Picture: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

The statement read: ‘Salford City Football Club has parted company with Richie Wellens by mutual consent.

‘We would like to thank Richie for his time and efforts at the Club and wish him well for the future.

‘An announcement about a new manager will be made in due course.

‘There will be no further comment.’

Salford are currently ninth in League Two.

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