Chris Powell was appointed as Southend manager in January 2018
Chris Powell was appointed as Southend manager in January 2018

Chris Powell: Southend United sack manager after poor run in Sky Bet League One


Southend have sacked manager Chris Powell in a bid to stave off Sky Bet League One relegation.

The Shrimpers have not won for 11 games and are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference.

A club statement read: "The results over a number of weeks, 11 games without a win, has impacted all concerned and immediate changes needed to be made."

Academy coach Ricky Duncan will take over on a caretaker basis.


Next permanent Southend manager (via Sky Bet)

Paul Hurst has been backed to make a return to Shrewsbury Town
Paul Hurst: Former Shrewsbury boss in the running for Southend
  • Paul Hurst - 4/1
  • Kevin Nolan - 5/1
  • Steve Evans - 5/1
  • Ricky Duncan - 6/1
  • Ian Holloway - 7/1
  • Darrell Clarke - 10/1

Click here to see the list in full


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