Mansfield Town sack Graham Coughlan

Graham Coughlan has been sacked by Mansfield. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Mansfield Town Football Club has parted company with manager Graham Coughlan following the 4-2 drubbing by Barrow.

In a joint statement, chairman John Radford and co-chairwoman Carolyn Radford said: “Unfortunately, despite an overhaul in the playing squad during the close season, and with significant backing, we have not acquired the results needed at this stage of the season.

“We have parted company amicably and thank Graham for his endeavours and wish him every success in the future.

“Fresh leadership is now required to turn around our season.

“The process for a new manager is now underway. We will be guided by our chief executive, David Sharpe, and will take the necessary time to ensure that we appoint the right manager for Mansfield Town Football Club.”

Mansfield are without a win in their first nine EFL matches of the season, giving them their worst start to a season in 106 years.