It's just been announced that Paul Trollope has been placed on 'gardening leave' by Bristol Rovers. Looks like I underestimatd his position by a few days (see last post).
A club statement read:
"“We would all like to thank Paul for everything he has done for the club over the last five years. He presided over a very successful period for us, and became one of only five managers in the history of the club to secure promotion with Bristol Rovers.
However, we have become concerned with results and performances this season and the recent slide down the table.
We now find ourselves in the bottom four, with attendances dropping off rapidly, and the board felt that immediate action was needed to make the necessary changes and try and reclaim something from this season.
We now hope to make a prompt appointment to take over the managerial role and get the club moving back in the right direction.”
The club will announce later today who will take temporary charge for Saturday’s game against Colchester at the Memorial Stadium with reserve team coach Jerry Gill in the frame for the job short term.
On a personal note, I'd like to wish Trolls all the best as he's a decent man. Once the dust settles, I'm sure there will be a few Gasheads who look back fondly on his successful reign. I'm sure he'll back in a job before very long ... let's face it we're now firmly into the sacking season and there will be plenty of jobs up for grabs. Chris Wilder to Sheffield United? Trolls to Oxford?
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