League One: Gary Johnson sacked by Yeovil Town

Gary Johnson has been sacked by struggling League One side Yeovil after three years in charge at Huish Park.

Yeovil are bottom of the table and have won just six league games this season.

The former Bristol City boss, who also managed the Glovers between 2001 and 2005, led the Somerset side into the Championship for the first time in their history but after relegation last season they now sit four points adrift of safety at the foot of the table.

Terry Skiverton has been appointed as caretaker manager with Darren Way as his assistant. 

The club’s chairman, John Fry, said: “The decision to relieve Gary of his management duties is the hardest I have been involved in during my 23 years at Huish Park. 

“I cannot speak too highly of the man who in the past brought so much success to our club. We part company on good terms and I would like personally to wish him well for the future.

"Gary took the Glovers from the Conference to the Championship and is regarded as one of the best managers in the Football League.

"More importantly, he is one of the most successful managers in Yeovil Town’s 119 year history. Unfortunately, ours is a business that depends on good results, and at this stage of the season the facts speak for themselves.

“Following our relegation from the Championship we are now bottom of League One. After considerable discussion regarding the best way forward, the club’s directors decided to terminate Gary’s contract and to pursue alternative managerial options.

"I sincerely hope our incredibly loyal fans understand our decision.”