Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United's League One rivals Northampton Town roll dice by axing Kevin Nolan
Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United’s League One rivals Northampton Town have rolled the dice by axing Kevin Nolan as manager.
The Cobblers are currently one of four clubs occupying a relegation zone spot in the League One table.
They sit above rock-bottom Port Vale but just below Leyton Orient and Rotherham, who are 21st and 22nd respectively.
The likes of Doncaster, Wigan Athletic and Blackpool are hovering precariously close to the drop zone and are likely to be paying attention to developments elsewhere.
Northampton have taken action with 10 games left to play, removing former Premier League midfielder Nolan from his spot in the dugout.
He has been succeeded - on a temporary basis - by the club’s technical director Colin Calderwood. Northampton’s interim boss will have assistance from Ian Sampson.
Northampton Town chairman on sacking decision
Northampton’s chairman Kelvin Thomas said: “We are sorry to have to take this decision, but unfortunately as we all know, football is very results-based.
"We will always be grateful to Kevin for his hard work here, he helped keep us up last season and we enjoyed a strong first half of this season but since Christmas the sequence of performances and results have led us to believe a change is in the best interests of all concerned.
"We are fortunate to have someone of Colin's experience, supported by Ian Sampson and the rest of the staff to look after matters on an interim basis. Kevin leaves with our thanks and our best wishes and we wish him well for the future."
Northampton are just three points adrift of safety and are level on points with Rotherham.
Calderwood will be in charge of the club this weekend, when Northampton will host Burton Albion at Sixfields. The Cobblers will the visit Stockport County and Mansfield Town before doing battle with Yorkshire clubs Barnsley and Bradford City.