AG's Football Reports

Barnsley have sacked manager David Flitcroft following a 0-3 home defeat to fellow strugglers Birmingham at Oakwell. End of the Line for Flitcroft  A statement read: Barnsley Football Club can confirm First Team Manager David Flitcroft has been relieved of his position at the Football Club. Technical Coach Martin Scott and Strength and Conditioning Coach Guy Proctor have also parted company with the Club. Assistant Manager Micky Mellon has been placed in caretaker charge of first team affairs, assisted by Development Coach Paul Heckingbottom in the meantime. There will be no further statements from the Club until Wednesday 4 th  December 2013. The Club would like to place on record their appreciation and thanks for what David, Martin and Guy have achieved. Next Manager Odds: Danny Wilson 8/11 Michael Appelton 8/1 Micky Mellon (Assistant Manager) 12/1 Mike Phelon 14/1 Neil Redfern 16/1

Richie Barker has been sacked by Crawley after 7 league games without a win a statement read: Sacked Barker Crawley Town Football Club can confirm that it has terminated the contract of First Team manager Richie Barker with immediate effect. The club will make an announcement as soon as possible on who will look after team affairs in the interim period and we ask our supporters to have patience while the process of finding a new manager is undertaken. The club will not be making any further comment at this stage Barker is now favourite to take over at Pompey after they sacked Guy Whittingham.

STEVE Lomas has had no dream start to life as Millwall manager with 2 points from their first 6 games. Millwall Boss Lomas The Lions are rock bottom of the Championship after a humiliating 5-1 home defeat by Derby at The Den on Saturday. Lomas along with Bolton's Dougie Freedman are both joint favourites for the chop at 4/1. After only being in the job for 3 months Lomas has admitted that he is under pressure and at full time on Saturday most of the fans were calling for his head. "Some of the chats heading my way are understandable. Its just in my time- they have had a long drawn out misery for the last six seven months. You are always worried about your job, when your not winning football matches it goes without saying that your under pressure." The former West Ham captain was giving his post-match interview after his side were torn apart by the rampant Rams. Millwall have slumped to the bottom of the pile in Championship and remain without a win this ...

MANCHESTER CITY have confirmed that Manual Pellegrini will take over as manager from June 24th. Pellegrini replaces Roberto Mancini who was sacked after the club lost 0-1 to Wigan in the FA Cup final. Prior to Mancini's sacking at City, Pellegrini announced that he would leave Malaga at the end of the season. Pellegrini's goal will be to reclaim the Premier League title from local rivals Manchester United next season. This was the statement on City's website: Manchester City Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as first team manager. Pellegrini, who joins the Club on a three year contract, will take up the role from 24th June. Reacting to his appointment Pellegrini said: “I am delighted to accept this hugely exciting opportunity. The Club has a clear vision for success both on and off the pitch and I am committed to making a significant contribution. "Everything is in place for Manchester City t...

OWEN Coyle has been named the new manager of Wigan this afternoon on a 12 month rolling contract. Coyle replaces Roberto Martinez who joined Everton last week.  Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan had this is to say after the news broke earlier this afternoon (14th June) "I have agreed a deal in principal with Owen and his agent is now with our Chief Executive to finalise the deal, but as far as i am concerned we have sorted it and i hope the rest will be sorted out in the next hour. Coyle managed Bolton between 2010 and 2012 before being sacked 5 months after being relegated from the Premier League. He now takes over the 2013 FA Cup winners.

Millwall confirmed that manager Kenny Jackett has left the club. Kenny had been in charge for five and a half years. Millwall had three trips Wembley under Jackett who also lead Millwall to a return to the Championship via the play-offs. Goes down as one of the best Millwall Manager's Kenny Jackett A statement on the Millwall website read this: Millwall Football Club has today announced that Kenny Jackett has resigned as manager of the club. The Board of Directors has, with reluctance, accepted his decision. Kenny stated: "After almost six seasons I personally feel the time is right for a new challenge, and also for a new manager to come into Millwall with fresh ideas, to take the club forward towards its long term goal of reaching the Premier League. I would like to thank the Chairman, the Board of Directors, players, members of staff and supporters of Millwall for their considerable backing. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Millwall. My fami...

Wolves have sacked manager Dean Saunders following their relegation to League One on Saturday it is back to back relegation's for the midlands club. They are now looking for their 5th manager since sacking Mick McCarthy in February 2011. Sacked Dean Saunders  A statement on the Clubs website read: Manager Dean Saunders has been informed by Wolves that his contract is to be terminated. The decision has been made following confirmation of Wolves’ relegation to npower League One. Assistant Manager Brian Carey will also be leaving the Club. Wolves have now begun a recruitment process, which, in conjunction with the Board, will be managed by Head of Football Development & Recruitment Kevin Thelwell. The Club will now take as long as is necessary to make this crucial appointment and there will be no publicly communicated timescales. Wolves would like to thank Dean and Brian for their efforts in what has been a very difficult period for everyone, an...