Salford City sack manager Neil Wood as Gary Neville and ‘Class of 92’ put sentiment aside to axe ex-Man Utd coach

SALFORD CITY have sacked manager Neil Wood following Tuesday’s 5-1 defeat to Tranmere.

Wood, 40, led the club to the League Two Play-Offs last season but has struggled this term.

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The Ammies have suffered 16 defeats since the start of the campaign and currently sit 21st in the table.

And this week’s Boxing Day defeat to Tranmere proved to be the final straw for club chiefs.

An official 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.”

Wood took over at Salford in May 2022 and managed 88 competitive games.

Before joining the club he was in charge of Manchester United‘s Under-23’s.

Wood played for United’s academy as a youngster but failed to break into the first team.

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He was loaned out three times – to Royal Antwerp, Peterborough United and Burnley respectively – before joining Coventry City in a permanent transfer in 2004.

The former midfielder also played for Blackpool, Oldham Athletic, Željezničar and Atherstone Town before turning to management.