Northampton Town 'part company' with Justin Edinburgh
Thursday 31 August 2017 15:32, UK
Northampton Town have confirmed they have "parted company" with manager Justin Edinburgh.
The Sky Bet League One side have lost all five of their games so far this season, with Saturday's 4-1 home defeat by local rivals Peterborough proving to be his final game in charge.
Edinburgh's assistant David Kerslake will take over as caretaker manager while the club - who are bottom of the table - search for a replacement.
Chairman Kelvin Thomas said: "Justin did a good job for us in difficult circumstances and achieved what was asked of him when he came in last season by retaining our League One status, for which we will always be grateful.
"However results overall haven't gone as well as any of us would have liked, but Justin is an honest and hard working individual and we wish him well for the future.
"David Kerslake will take temporary charge of the squad as we begin discussions to find our next manager. We do have some potential targets in mind and with a free weekend this weekend it does allow us some time.
"It is important that the focus of the squad is now on the game with Doncaster Rovers at Sixfields on Saturday September 9."
