Salford City have confirmed the departure of manager Karl Robinson, just over a week after the club's heartbreaking defeat in the League Two play-off final. The decision was announced today, marking an end to Robinson's relatively short tenure at the Peninsula Stadium.
Robinson, who took charge in October, led the Ammies to a respectable seventh-place finish in League Two, securing a play-off spot on the final day of the regular season. However, their promotion hopes were dashed in a tightly contested final, where they ultimately fell short against Stockport County.
The club's hierarchy, co-owned by the 'Class of '92' Manchester United legends including Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, and David Beckham, is known for its ambitious targets. Despite navigating the team into the play-offs, the failure to secure promotion appears to have been the catalyst for the change in management.
Salford City's statement thanked Robinson for his efforts and wished him well for the future. The search for a new manager is expected to begin immediately, with the club aiming to appoint a successor who can guide them to League One next season. This marks another managerial change for Salford, highlighting the pressure to achieve promotion within the club's ambitious framework.
The club has not yet indicated any potential candidates for the vacant position, but speculation is likely to mount in the coming days as the new season approaches. The incoming manager will face the immediate challenge of rebuilding and preparing a squad capable of competing at the top end of League Two once more.