Simon Rusk: Stockport County sack manager after nine months

Simon Rusk had previously been in charge of Brighton Under-23s before taking over at Stockport in January

Stockport County have sacked manager Simon Rusk after nine months in charge.

The 39-year-old took over from Jim Gannon in January and guided the Hatters to the play-offs last season.

However, they lost to Hartlepool in the semi-finals and Tuesday's defeat by Barnet left them 10th in the National League after 12 matches this season.

In a statement, the club thanked Rusk and his assistant Mark McGhee "for their hard work, integrity, and dedication to the club".

First-team coach Dave Conlon has been placed in caretaker charge.

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