SAM COX has been sacked by National League outfit Wealdstone.
The decision to remove the Ted Lasso star, 35, from his position as manager comes after a horror run of one win in 13 league games.
He played fictional West Ham United player Armando in the hit TV series.
Club chairman Rory Fitzgerald insists a new energy and fresh approach are a must with huge league and cup games on the horizon.
On the decision, he said: “With so many games still left to play this season, our shared feeling was that a new energy and fresh impetus is urgently required to re-focus everyone’s minds on both the league and cup challenges ahead of us.
“Like all teams, we’ve had our injury challenges along the way, but we believe our squad can get back to the early-season form that would both secure our National League status and also give us a great chance of reaching Wembley.
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“On behalf of the board, I’d like to wish Sam all the very best for his future coaching career in football.”
A club statement added: “The Wealdstone FC Board of Directors has this afternoon unanimously agreed upon the decision to remove Sam Cox from the position of manager.
“The change also sees analyst Liam Badcock join Sam in leaving the club with immediate effect.
“Wealdstone FC offers sincere its thanks to both Sam and Liam for their dedication and contribution to the Stones.
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“First-Team coach Danny Payne, along with the rest of the management team, will take charge of team affairs for this Tuesday’s home match against Brackley Town.”
Wealdstone currently sit 17th in the National League.
They are six points above the drop zone, with games in hard on their nearest rivals.
The next three games are crucial in their bid to stay in the division.
First up they face Brackley Town, who are one better off in terms of goal difference.
It’s then clashes with Braintree Town and Morecambe – both below Wealdstone in the table and currently in the relegation zone.
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