Accrington Stanley part ways with John Coleman

Accrington Stanley have parted ways with manager John Coleman.

This decision comes after Stanley's 4-0 defeat at the hands of Wrexham, which saw them drop to 16th place in the League Two standings.

Coleman, along with assistant Jimmy Bell, will be leaving the club with immediate effect. 

Coleman's tenure at Stanley spans nearly 13 years, during which he oversaw a remarkable ascent up the non-league ranks, culminating in the club's entry into the Football League in 2006.

After managing other clubs like Rochdale, Southport, and Sligo Rovers, Coleman returned to Accrington Stanley in 2014.

And since then, Stanley secured the League Two title in 2018 and enjoyed five consecutive seasons in the third tier. However, a challenging campaign led to their relegation last season.

📝 #asfc can today confirm that John Coleman and Jimmy Bell have been informed that their contracts are terminated with immediate effect.

Everyone at the club thanks them for their long-standing service and we wish them all the very best for the future.

— Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial) March 3, 2024