Source: Northern_Echo
Steve Staunton sacked as Quakers boss
DARLINGTON have sacked manager Steve Staunton following the club's latest defeat.[LNB] The 41-year-old former Republic of Ireland boss only took over at the Northern Echo Arena in October after the sacking of Colin Todd, but has been unable to prevent the Quakers from falling 19 points short of safety at the foot of League Two.[LNB] Yesterday's 2-1 home defeat to Barnet was watched by a record-low crowd of 1,463.[LNB] Chairman Raj Singh said he was left with little option when it came to ending Staunton's five-month stay with the club.[LNB] "It is with regret that were having to part company with another manager during what's been a forgetful season for us, but we felt we were left with no alternative after yesterday," he said.[LNB] "The most disappointing side to yesterday was the attendance - a record low crowd told us a lot. We desperately wanted things to work out for Steve but it clearly wasnt to be."[LNB] Craig Liddle and Neil Maddison are to take temporary charge of first-team affairs until a permanent appointment is made.[LNB]
