League Two side Bradford City have parted company with manager Gary Bowyer. The decision comes after the Bantams, close to the play-off spots in League Two, were beaten 3-0 by struggling Oldham Athletic on Saturday.
Gary Bowyer Sacked By Bradford City
Bowyer’s Tenure
Former Blackpool manager Bowyer was in charge for 11 months at Valley Parade. He took over in March 2019 following the interim appointment on Martin Drury after the club had sacked David Hopkin.
Bowyer’s tenure started with an impressive 3-1 win over Peterborough United, but the club then lost seven successive games to keep them rooted to the bottom of the League One table. A 2-0 loss away at Coventry City confirmed their relegation.
The Bantams, on paper, look to be having a decent campaign. However, they have won just two games from their last 12, a run stretching back to December 14. Seven of those matches have been drawn.
What Was Said
In a statement on the club’s website, interim chief executive Julian Rhodes said: “I would like to thank Gary for his efforts over the past year.
“He came to the club at a difficult time and inherited a team heading for relegation, which we were unable to avoid.
“Gary built a squad over the summer that has proven it is capable of competing at the right end of Sky Bet League Two.
“However, over the course of the last few months, results have undoubtedly declined.
“In view of recent events, we felt a change was necessary in order to compete for a play-off place.
“We would like to take this opportunity to wish Gary the very best for the future.”
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