Lincoln have parted company with manager John Schofield and director of football John Deehan with immediate effect.
Deehan follows manager out of Sincil Bank
Lincoln have parted company with manager John Schofield and director of football John Deehan with immediate effect.
The board of the League Two club have moved to make a change after Sunday's 4-0 defeat at MK Dons left the Red Imps in the drop zone and with just two wins from 11 games this season.
Youth team coach Grant Brown has been placed in caretaker charge ahead of Saturday's clash with Peterborough and will remain at the helm until a full-time appointment is made.
Great regret
A statement on the club's official website read: "Following a meeting of the board to review the recent poor run of results, it was agreed that both John Schofield and John Deehan would relinquish their duties with Lincoln City football club with immediate effect.
"Both have worked tirelessly to bring playing success to the club and it is with regret of all parties that this has not resulted in better results.
"Because of this, the board have decided that it is best to make changes now while there is time to turn the season around."
Disappointing
Schofield said: "Leaving the club this way is disappointing in view of the desire and vision the club and I shared.
"I would like to thank my staff for their hard work and professionalism. I would also like to thank the board for the opportunity they gave me and wish Lincoln every success for the future."
Deehan added: "I was brought to the club to mentor John Schofield with whom it has been a pleasure to work. My role at the club has therefore finished following the decision taken for John to step down from the team manager role.
"In my view John Schofield is one of the very best coaches in this league and deserves to succeed. I am therefore sure that he will soon bounce back from this setback."
