Skip to content

Steve Ball: Colchester part company with head coach after 13-game winless run in League Two

Colchester were beaten 2-1 by promotion hopefuls Exeter on Tuesday to leave the club 21st in the League Two table, nine points above the relegation zone. Steve Ball's last victory in charge was a 2-1 win at Scunthorpe on December 8

Steve Ball replaced John McGreal as Colchester head coach last July
Image: Steve Ball replaced John McGreal as Colchester head coach last July

Colchester have parted company with head coach Steve Ball after a 13-game winless run in League Two.

A 2-1 defeat by promotion hopefuls Exeter City on Tuesday left the U's 21st in the table, nine points clear of the relegation zone.

Colchester appointed former player and assistant manager Ball, 51, last July as the successor to John McGreal, who left the club after defeat to Exeter in last season's play-off semi-finals.

In a club statement, owner and chairman Robbie Cowling said: "Following the game tonight and a discussion I had with Steve, it was decided that the best way forward was for him to leave his position as head coach.

"Steve has been with the club in different capacities for a long time and I would like it placed on record our thanks to him for his hard work and dedication."

Ball's last victory in charge was a 1-0 win at Scunthorpe on December 8.

Also See:

Colchester have not revealed who will take interim charge, or whether Ball's assistant Hayden Mullins will remain at the club.

Win £250,000 on Tuesday!
Win £250,000 on Tuesday!

Do not miss your chance to land the £250,000 in Tuesday's Super 6 round. Play for free, entries by 6:00pm.

Around Sky