Dale have today terminated the contracts of management duo John Coleman and Jimmy Bell after a disappointing twelve month spell in charge at Spotland.

With their first anniversary fast approaching, Dale took the decision to sack John Coleman today after a poor run of form left supporters in fear of a relegation battle.

Dale have lost eight out of their last ten matches, and supporter confidence had been eroded during this run, along with a home form and poor player discipline.

A replacement is expected to be named within the next few days and should be in charge for the trip to Cheltenham on Friday night,

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geraldo added 20:19 - Jan 21 Correct decision but what a waste of 12 months and prob about £100k in compensation - JC won just 14 out of 52 matches!! To have someone in place before the weekend must mean they have already been approached so Hill looks the likely candidate - whoever we get lets hope it means the end of Cavanagh as both player and captain
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Yorkshire_Dale added 23:48 - Jan 21 There is a god!
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