Cambridge United have sacked manager Colin Calderwood after 13 months in charge. Calderwood leaves Cambridge sat in 18th place after winning just once in their last ten league games.
Cambridge Sack Colin Calderwood After a Disappointing Run of Results
Cambridge announced via their website they had sacked their manager. Calderwood spent just over a year in charge, but a miserable run of form has seen Cambridge ended his tenure.
Calderwood arrived in December 2018 and managed to keep Cambridge in the football league. They had started this season brightly going unbeaten in their opening four games.
However, their form has majorly dipped since then and Cambridge have slowly sunk down the table. The U’s have won just once in ten games. Overall, Cambridge have collected eight points from their last 13 games.
Back to back 4-0 losses at home to Stevenage and Salford City have also culminated in Cambridge’s decision to dismiss Calderwood. A season which started with plenty of promise has dwindled and Cambridge must now find his successor.
Mark Bonner will take caretaker charge of the team until a new manager is appointed.
“Performances Have Not Been Good Enough in Recent Weeks”
Speaking to the Cambridge website about their decision, 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 around but unfortunately that hasn’t happened.
“We have great respect for Colin Calderwood and wish him well for the future.”
Owner Paul Barry added: “We have agreed with Colin that the time is right for him to leave the club.
“I would like to put on record our respect for him as a Head Coach and a person.
“He has represented Cambridge United with honesty and integrity throughout his time with us and he leaves with our very best wishes.”
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