Colchester United part company with manager Tony Humes
Colchester United manager Tony Humes has left the club by mutual consent following a run of just one win in nine games.
Colchester United manager Tony Humes leaves the club by mutual consent
Colchester United manager Tony Humes has left the club by mutual consent.
The news was confirmed at a press conference this afternoon.
The U's have decided to act following Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to bottom club Crewe Alexandra, where they threw away a two-goal lead.
Colchester have only won one of their last nine league games, and have conceded more goals than any other team in the Football League.
44
How many goals Colchester United have conceded so far this season.
Humes leaves Colchester in 19th place in League One and just a point outside the relegation zone.
Chairman Robbie Cowling had previously told fans asking for Humes to be sacked to "save their stamps" after several supporters wrote to him asking for a change in management.
Assistant boss Richard Hall and under 21s manager John McGreal will take charge of Saturday's trip to Burton.
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