Rob Page leaves Northampton Town after heavy Bristol Rovers defeat
Monday 9 January 2017 10:28, UK
Northampton Town have parted company with manager Rob Page.
The Cobblers have lost 10 of their last 12 games in all competitions, and the 5-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers on Saturday proved to be Page's last game in charge.
Northampton started the season brightly but their latest reverse saw them drop to 16th place in League One, still eight points above the bottom four, and they also crashed out of the FA Cup in the first round against non-league side Stourbridge.
Cobblers chairman Kelvin Thomas said: "We are disappointed to make this decision regarding Rob, however following the recent run of results we feel that a change is necessary.
"Rob has always been extremely professional throughout his time and has only ever wanted the club to be successful.
"It was always going to be a very tough challenge following last year and the expectation that created, so we thank him for his efforts and we wish him very well for the future.
"Paul Wilkinson will take temporary charge of the team whilst we begin discussions with potential replacements, and all focus will now shift to preparations for Saturday's important fixture against Scunthorpe United here at Sixfields."
