Danny Wilson sacked by Chesterfield with Spireites struggling in League 1 relegation zone


CHESTERFIELD have sacked boss Danny Wilson with the Spireites struggling in the League 1 relegation zone.

Wilson and assistant Chris Morgan were dismissed following Saturday’s League One 2-0 defeat by Bradford City.

Danny Wilson was in charge of Chesterfield for just over a year
Danny Wilson was in charge of Chesterfield for just over a year
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The 57-year-old took charge on Christmas Eve 2015, but after winning only six of their 26 league games this campaign the club are in the relegation zone on goal difference.

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley boss Wilson has managed in more than 1,000 competitive games and replaced Dean Saunders at the Spireites with the club 18th in League One.

Danny Wilson briefly managed in the Premier League, firstly with Barnsley
Danny Wilson briefly managed in the Premier League, firstly with Barnsley

Last term, Chesterfield finished in the same position they were in when Wilson took over, but are now 22nd in the table.

Former Hartlepool stalwart Ritchie Humphreys has been named as caretaker manager at the Proact Stadium.

Yesterday they lost to Bradford and it was the final straw with the club in the relegation zone
Yesterday they lost to Bradford and it was the final straw with the club in the relegation zone
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Director & company secretary Ashley Carson said: “We feel that a change to the management team is necessary at this time to give us the best possible chance of securing our League One status. We hope to be able to announce a new management team soon.

“We would like to thank Danny and Chris for their efforts and wish them all the best for the future.”

Wilson played over 600 times in the Football League, and managed eight clubs - with his greatest success taking Barnsley to the Premier League in 1997.


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