Tuesday 26 April 2016 17:21, UK
Kevin Keen has quit as manager of Colchester following confirmation of their relegation to Sky Bet League 2.
Saturday's home defeat to Burton sealed the club's fate five months after Keen was appointed to succeed Tony Humes.
Colchester did not record a victory under their new boss until March 1, but a run of four wins and two draws in eight games looked to potentially revive their survival chances before their form slipped again.
A club statement read: "After a meeting with the owner, Robbie Cowling over the future direction of the club, Kevin Keen has decided to leave Colchester United with immediate effect.
"Kevin has worked tirelessly to try and turn around the fortunes of the club this season. We wish Kevin all the best in his future career.
"David Wright has agreed to take the team for the remaining two games of the current season."
Wright, a former Colchester player, was appointed to the coaching staff last summer and has been Keen's assistant since December.
