League Two club on hunt for new boss as ex-Man Utd stars make decision on former Old Trafford coach

Former Manchester United Under-23s coach Neil Wood has been sacked as Salford City boss.

The Class of 92-owned club sit a lowly 21st in League Two after the 5-1 hammering at home to Tranmere on Boxing Day left the Ammies eight games without a win.

After three years as United's Under-23s boss, Stretford-born Wood made the move to the Peninsula Stadium in May 2022, replacing Gary Bowyer. He then led the Ammies to the League Two play-offs for the first time, only to lose to near neighbours Stockport on penalties in the semi-finals.

This season has been tough-going though, Salford losing five games in a row before the most recent winless run spelled the end for the 40-year-old.

A Salford statement read: "Salford City Football Club announce the departure of Head Coach Neil Wood. The club would like to thank Neil for his hard work over the last 18 months, including leading the Club to our highest-ever finish in Sky Bet League Two last season, and we wish him well in his future role within football. The process of appointing a new manager will commence immediately, with Assistant Coach Simon Wiles preparing the team for Friday’s game against Grimsby Town."