Phillips and Fylde part company after four months

Kevin Phillps and AFC Fylde have parted company

AFC Fylde have confirmed they have parted company with manager Kevin Phillips "by mutual consent" with the club locked in a relegation battle.

The former Sunderland and England striker took over at the National League outfit in October after spells in the dugout at South Shields and Hartlepool United.

But after a disappointing run of just five wins in 18 league outings, the 51-year-old leaves with Fylde in 22nd place, a point adrift of safety.

Fylde were promoted to the National League as National League North champions in 2022-23 before finishing five points above the relegation zone last season in 18th place.

Current assistant coach David Longwell is to take charge of the team on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is found.