Wrexham FC Sack Manager Wilkin

Wrexham FC have sacked manager Kevin Wilkin this afternoon

The full statement from the club reads: “Wrexham FC today announces the departure of First Team Manager Kevin Wilkin from the football club.”

“Everyone at the club would like to thank Kevin for his endeavours during his time at the Wrexham FC, in particular reaching both the FA Trophy Final and the third round of the FA Cup this season and his focus on developing links with the community.”

“This was an incredibly difficult decision but despite our cup successes our main priority is promotion back to the football league and we have not made the progress expected towards that aim. We have therefore made the difficult decision that a change is needed.”

“Carl Darlington and Gary Mills will prepare the team for the forthcoming home fixtures supported by Michael Oakes and we will make further announcements in due course.”

Glyndwr University are first to comment stating: “Glyndwr University would like to thank Kevin Wilkin for the service he has given to Wrexham FC and wish him well for the future.

“We hope the club will have a positive end to the season and look forward to working closely with his successor.”

Yesterday Wrexham played at Wembley in the FA Trophy final against lower league opposition, throwing away a 2-0 lead and losing the tie. After the game Wilkin said ” I find it disappointing with what was done in the cups, instantly you’re asked questions like that (do you expect to keep your job).”

Wilkin’s decision to substitute Dean Keates at a pivotal moment in the game was seen by many fans as a bad choice, with James Dutton observing: “The sight of Dean Keates being replaced at 2-0 with 20 minutes to go could come to define Wilkin’s sorry time in charge of the club.”

Wilkin leaves Wrexham 17th in the Conference.