English manager SACKED by EFL club after emergency meeting just TEN MONTHS into reign with side 23rd in League One

SHREWSBURY TOWN have sacked manager Paul Hurst with the club languishing second bottom of League One.

Hurst returned to manage The Shrews for the second time in January 2024 – but sees himself back out the door just 10 months later.

Hurst had been instrumental in keeping the club in League One last season. 

But he’s been given his marching orders after a dismal run of two wins in 19 games this season.

The decision was made following an emergency board meeting held this morning after Shrewsbury were knocked out of the FA Cup first round following a 2-1 defeat Salford on Saturday.

A club statement read: “It is with regret that Shrewsbury Town can confirm we have parted company with head coach Paul Hurst and assistant boss Chris Doig.

“We would also like to thank them for the outstanding work they did in their first spell – which saw us reach the League One play-off final and the final of the EFL Trophy. 

“It was that success that led to the Chairman taking responsibility for re-hiring Paul and Chris earlier this year. 

“And everyone at the football club is hugely disappointed their second spell hasn’t worked out and we find ourselves in our current position. 

“The search for a new head coach is now underway”

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