League Two strugglers Chester have sacked manager Simon Davies after just eight months in the job.
Chairman admits to difficult decision
League Two strugglers Chester City have sacked manager Simon Davies after just eight months in the job.
Davies took on the role in March, initially on a caretaker basis after previous boss Bobby Williamson was dismissed less than a year after taking charge.
But Davies has been unable to preside over an upturn in Chester's fortunes after just three wins in 15 League Two games so far this season.
The Blues also have the worst defence in the division after conceding 31 goals, with the club 19th in the table.
A 3-0 home defeat by Millwall in the FA Cup first round on Saturday proved to be former Manchester United youngster Davies' last match at the helm.
Results business
Chairman Stephen Vaughan told the
Liverpool Daily Post: "This was an extremely difficult decision to come to, but unfortunately this is a results driven business, and the facts are that positive results haven't been forthcoming this season.
"Simon is an extremely personable and likeable bloke, obviously I wish him well in his future career which I am sure will blossom in time.
"He was excellent with our youth setup so possibly there may be an opening in that department in the future, but at the moment my major concern is getting the right man into the club to consolidate the affairs of the first team."
Assistant manager Wayne Allison is expected to take over on a caretaker basis, with his first game against Morecambe this weekend.
