DUBLINER JOE DUNNE has been sacked as manager of struggling Cambridge United following a poor run of form which has seen his side drop to 21st place in League Two.
The Inchicore native, who enjoyed a club career with Gillingham, Colchester and Dover Athletic between 1990 and 2003, was appointed Cambridge manager in May having previously acted as assistant to Shaun Derry.
His side have secured just five wins from 20 games so far this season and were knocked out of the FA Cup by non-league Guiseley.
“It is never easy to part company with a head coach,” said director of football Graham Daniels.
“Particularly someone who has played a number of significant roles at the club over several years and for whom everyone at Cambridge United has great affection and respect.
“Results have however dictated the need for change. We believe we have the talent in this squad to be further up the table. Whilst the team has shown its ability in patches during the season we have struggled to find consistency.
“As a result the board came to the conclusion that the team would benefit from a change of leadership.”
Dunne moved to Gillingham at the age of 15. He would make over 300 appearances in English football and earn one cap for the Ireland U21s in 1992.
Previously the 45-year-old was manager of Colchester United for two seasons before moving to Cambridge at the beginning of this year.
“Thank you to the club for the opportunity and I wish all the staff, the players and the fans of Cambridge United every success for the future,” Dunne said.
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Trying me best to forget it
Delaney out
I’ll tell you what I remember, the worst football I’ve seen in over a decade. Players not wanting to play for their country because of a little jumped up tw@t of an assistant manager, over priced tickets and then top it all off give McCarthy the job for 2 years and no matter how well he does he is then replaced. Ah what a year
3/10 as if I care.
@Michael Lynch: ditto
What I saw almost put me to sleep.
But most of it we didn’t see as they all seem to be on paid TV.
8/10 remember it all to well :(
Give it up altogether waste of money